Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic glue residue evident on the

glue residue evident on the pinback from previous board mounting

along with a serial number of “463545” and a magnification factor of “7 x 50”

reverse impressed 255 PTE

with a caption of “Oberleutnant Marseille” at the bottom right

Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic glue residue evident on theA Japanese Wakizashi of the Edo Period (specifically Osaka Shinto period of 1596 1781), measuring 495 mm in total length including the tang, with a blade length of 380 mm from the tip to the hamachi (notch of sharp edge). The blade features a sharp kissaki (point) with gentle sori (curvature) and sharp ha (cutting edge) with several small notches along the blades ha. The tang bears a single mekugi ana (rivet hole) which appears to have been larger and