Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude / 1919" on the reverse

/ 1919" on the reverse

he transferred to the 39th Infantry Regiment

5mm (w) x 103mm (h- inclusive of its gilt crown suspension)

engraved between the arms ("U

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

Japan, Imperial. An Imperial Japanese Police Jitte GTRexclude / 1919" on the reverseAn 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.