A indian shield with a note on it - Hindu anyone?

[Drabant1701]

I got this indian shield, nothing really special about it. But it has this note on the back that I cant read. Is there anyone that can translate it for me.
Thanks for your time :)

[werecow]

A friend of mine says:

It says "Japani". I guess that means it's Japanese.
I don't know if it means it's Japanese. But the word written on the note would be pronounced "Japani"

[Drabant1701]

Thanks werecrow. I put the top word in a hindu translator and indeed says Japan. Not what I expected, but it is allways fun to kknow.

[Drabant1701]

Measurements of the shield is 53cm across and 8mm thick.