Agree with the latter image being probably a Cherry blossom but the original one looks like a Rose...........probably an English Rose and a steel making manufacturer from the Yorkshire area of England to boot. They made swords for numerous countries including Turkey and most of the Arab States.
'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA