Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira certificate_of_authenticity 1917 and five days later

1917 and five days later

Two-piece construction in silver gilt and enamels

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

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

a black Wehrmacht style eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika in its talons sits at the top

Japan, Empire. Four Sets of Fuchi & Kashira certificate_of_authenticity 1917 and five days later1. 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,