Could someone please help translate the words on this Tsuba box?

[Mikeyman30]

Hi, if I could get some help, it would be greatly appreciated. Here are a couple picture links. Thanks

 

https://ibb.co/bX3bwgS

 

https://ibb.co/PYtF22J

[Nobody]

陸将 - General

登張史郎 – Tobari Shiro

 

陸上幕僚副長 – Vice Chief of Staff, Ground Self-Defense Force

 

[ROKUJURO]

Mikeyman,

please sign all posts at least with your first name plus an initial, so we may address you politely.

You know probably that this item is not a collectible TSUBA from the SAMURAI era?  

[Mikeyman30]

I apologize. Michael M. Yes, I am aware that this Tsuba is likely only 50-70 years old but I am trying to find the maker nonetheless. I'm having trouble finding a maker for this Tsuba.

[Mikeyman30]

This Tsuba is still a piece of militaria, so still collectible in my opinion; especially because It may have been owned by a general.

[SteveM]

According to wikipedia, Tobari Shiro was General in the late 70s, and retired in 1980. 

 

https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B8%E4%B8%8A%E5%B9%95%E5%83%9A%E7%9B%A3%E9%83%A8

[Mikeyman30]

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it ????

[ROKUJURO]

..... I am aware that this Tsuba is likely only 50-70 years old but I am trying to find the maker nonetheless. I'm having trouble finding a maker for this Tsuba.

Yes, Michael,

 

I understand, but this may be difficult indeed as it was probably factory made in numbers. I think it is more a memory medal gifted by TOBARI SHIRO to emplöyees and not meant to be mounted on a sword.

 

Age is not of great importance in Japanese arts, but artistic quality, uniqueness, good workmanship and condition are. 

 

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