Japanese WWII Leather Map or Dispatch Case Armbands This is a very rare

This is a very rare decoration in very fine condition

we know that this is post October of 1945

This book is a tome

There is a slight space at the top of the handle where the metal fittings come together

Japanese WWII Leather Map or Dispatch Case Armbands This is a very rareJapanese WWII Leather Map or Dispatch Case Small version with hand stitched 5 pointed star on front flap. The fittings are made of brass. The dark brown patent leather is in good condition, there are markings in kanji under the lid which translate to the name Hirano. This pouch measures 8 inches (21. 59cm) long, by 5 inches (13. 97cm) side and 2 inches (6. 35cm) deep. There are two leather straps on the reverse of the pouch that would attach to a belt