Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba Republic of Heinrich Graf Schönfeldt (1884–1963) was

Heinrich Graf Schönfeldt (1884–1963) was fascinated by engineering and technology from a very early age

maker marked "DIANA" and marked "925" silver on the reverse

(Abzeichen für Fliegerschützen)

A 1937 Aachen Heiligtumsfahrt badge

2 mm (w) x 16 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba Republic of Heinrich Graf Schönfeldt (1884–1963) wasIn iron, the obverse bears a scene with birds and trees, 71. 9 mm (h) x 69. 9 mm (w), some light gilding on obverse and reverse, in very fine condition. Footnote: A tsuba is a hand guard placed between the hilt and the blade on a Japanese sword to protect the hand and help balance the weight of the weapon.