Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba Archive The cap measures approximately 215

The cap measures approximately 215 mm (w) x 120 mm (h) x 250 mm (l)

The Captain’s grandfather on the maternal side was William M

Instituted 18 June 1825 by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III

embossed image of the Pour le Mérite on the front cover

the daughter of Chester Hickock Fitch and Martha Jane Fitch (born Swearingen)

Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba Archive The cap measures approximately 215In iron, obverse and reverse show gilded dragons, 74 mm (h) x 69. 5 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: A tsuba is a hand guard placed between the hilt and the blade on a Japanese sword to protect the hand and help balance the weight of the weapon.