Japan, Medieval. A Rare Muromachi Period Tanto Forged By Bishu Osafune Norimitsu, C.1500 Buy Now Badge: in bronze gilt with

Badge: in bronze gilt with white enamels

when he signed his CEF Attestation Paper as a Private (663038) with the 164th Infantry Battalion "Halton and Dufferin Battalion"

unquestionably a period made insignia

inscribed " 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH" below

Japan, Medieval. A Rare Muromachi Period Tanto Forged By Bishu Osafune Norimitsu, C.1500 Buy Now Badge: in bronze gilt withThe double sided steel blade featuring a diamond shaped cross section (known as a moroha blade) measures 274mm in total length, and 187mm from the ha machi (blade notch under the habaki), the mildly midare hitasura hamon (temper line) is visible on all ha (edges), adding a unique beauty to the blade, the kissaki (point) is sharp, at the base the habaki (metal sleeve) measures 21mm covering the ha machi creating a seamless line, sitting below the