and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Roku Nen (16th year of reign - 1941) 5th month (July)
There is also what looks to be the name "Zieller" stamped on the left side lining right by the buttons
showing wear and past oxidation on the exterior
A very nice early Victorian Era self defense pistol
but has come to have wider usage
Original French Post WWII National Union of Associations of Deportees, Internees and Families of the Disappeared of Tarn, UNADIF Association Flag with Pole and Topper - Flagpole: 95”, Flag: 35” x 45” Holsters & Cases and would be read: SHOWAOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a UNADIF association flag from 1950. The National Federation of Deportees and Internees of the Resistance, FNDIR , association of people, created in June 1945, the National Union of Associations of Deportees, Internees and Families of the Disappeared, UNADIF , group of Associations, founded in June 1950, constitute a movement which draws its unity from the same source of inspiration:
