Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba Auction Archive in turn within a circular

in turn within a circular linden leaf wreath

the obverse bearing a raised profile of a Nationalsozialitisches Kraftfahrkorps (National Socialist Motor Corps/NSKK) member wearing a crash helmet

while the man’s body and background remain a secondary objective of the artist

Greek War Cross 1916-1917 - Silver

Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba Auction Archive in turn within a circularIn 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.