Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude CUMBERLAND) Naming is officially impressed

CUMBERLAND) Naming is officially impressed in large black capitals

on a 36 mm-long needle pin

measuring 195 mm x 88 mm

he transferred to the 39th Infantry Regiment

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

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude CUMBERLAND) Naming is officially impressedAn 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.