Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira certificate_of_authenticity demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent

demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent with wartime use

the reverse with a barrel hinge and narrow banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch

Two-piece construction in silver gilt and enamels

and a Latvian Coat of Arms on the reverse

silver cypher with hand etched motto Fidelitas (Latin for "Fidelity")

Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira certificate_of_authenticity demonstrating moderate material fatigue consistent1. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, featuring military motifs as well as floral design, gold overlay, Fuchi measures 37. 74 mm (l) x 21. 90 mm (w) Kashira measures 34. 10 mm (l) x 18. 25 mm (w); 2. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, copper centre, featuring a blossom design with gold overlay, Fuchi measures 38. 32 mm (l) x 23. 23 mm (w) Kashira measures 34. 23 mm (l) x 16. 21 (w); 3. Fuchi & Kashira, in toned Shakudo, blackened copper centre,