(Luftwaffe Tropen Schulterklappen für Mannschaften der Fliegertruppe/Fallschirmjäger)
23 mm (w) x 52
folding up to reveal a grey rayon underlay reinforced with machine-stitched darts
but the knife demonstrates no notable damage or wear and remains in an extremely fine condition
Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Tsuba certificate_of_authenticity (Luftwaffe Tropen Schulterklappen für Mannschaften1. Tsuba, iron, stylize floral or plant inlays in copper, traditional mokko gata shaped, smaller flank hole for kozuka hitsu and kogai hitsu, 79. 55 mm (w); 2. Decorative Tsuba, Mokko shape, incorporates sukashi floral designs and lattice patterns, 82. 96 mm (w); 3. Tsuba, Imperial Japanese navy, number 199 on reverse, specialised design for Kai Gunto (Navy sword), 50. 86 mm (w); 4. Tsuba, iron, featuring a dragon design, Jakushi school, with