Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude paper and glue residue on

paper and glue residue on the reverse of the original ribbons from previous board mounting

he transferred to the 39th Infantry Regiment

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/ 1919" on the reverse

as part of efforts to engage with the West and adopt Western-style diplomatic practices

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude paper and glue residue onAn Imperial Japanese Police jitte, featuring a 285 mm long magnetic metal shaft with a blunted tip and six edges. The base of the shaft features a single kagi (hook) 90 mm in length. The tsuba is constructed of a separate piece of patinated bronze and presents as a stylized chrysanthemum flower. The handle is constructed of magnetic metal, and is wrapped in ray skin. The jitte completes with a magnetic metal pommel with an integrated suspension loop.