Japan, Empire. Two Daishō Sets of Tsubas United Republic of Signature to the M35 helmet

Signature to the M35 helmet is the rolled edge along the rim and inserted grommet-type air vents

A fascinating lot of insignia and paperwork belonging to Fritz Böke

a scarce pre-war badge in extremely fine condition

an ovular medal with surmounting eagle suspension

Underneath the moisture guard

Japan, Empire. Two Daishō Sets of Tsubas United Republic of Signature to the M35 helmet1. A daish set in iron, aoi (hollyhock) design, characteristic of the Echizen Kinai school, with katana size measuring 67. 71 mm (w) and the wakizashi size measuring 62 mm (w); 2. Second daish set also in iron, Musashi style, with a namako sukashi (sea cucumber openwork), with katana size measuring 84. 22 mm (w) and the wakizashi size measuring 74. 69 mm (w); very fine as a lot.