Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Republic of This cap was well worn

This cap was well worn

illustrating Porter with another soldier

The assumption is that Punke wore Jesko's Purple Heart on his cap

surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed CARLOS MANUEL DE CESPEDES 1868

small ring soldered to the back of the brooch to allow the entire medal to be suspended from a cravat

Japan, Empire. A Tanto with Scabbard Republic of This cap was well wornA small fighting tanto, with bronze tsuka (handle) featuring floral patterns and a dragon in relief, the tsuba in once painted zinc, a steel blade measuring 21 cm (inclusive of habaki), measures 30. 5cm in total length, sharp kissaki (point of blade) but relatively dull blade, The scabbard, in bronze gilt, features four high relief bands with floral and bird patterns (partridge and peacock), the hangers have broken off, measures 24 cm, exhibiting gilt