Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword Auction measuring 18mm x 29mm (without

measuring 18mm x 29mm (without ring)

A small 1870 Iron Cross II Class with 25th Jubilee Clasp pendant

exhibiting extensive wear and soiling on the exterior

and maker code “M475/39” for Ferdinand Wagner

Japan, Imperial. A Late Nineteenth Century Sword Auction measuring 18mm x 29mm (withoutA sword, c. 1875, featuring a steel blade measuring 48. 0 cm in length, set into a wood handle with brass fittings, the total length measures 64. 2 cm. A small hand etched squirrel is present on the ricasso, the blade is sharp with small areas of discolouration and contact. The handle is black stained wooden, slightly squared and thinner near the pommel, measures 160 mm, and shows wear due to use and age. The blade is contained in a metal magnetic