JAPANESE CAVALRY OFFICER SWORD
This is a good example of a Japanese Cavalry Officer’s Sword, Type 19 Field Grade which would have been in service all the way up to World War II. It is mounted with a plated machine made blade that measures 32 3/4 inches in length which reflects cleaning with old surface pitting scars and with most of the plating now gone. The Cavalry type guard is simple in design however wears a beautifully enhanced pommel and frames a very nicely stamped hilt that is very healthy in condition with the twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The metal scabbard is lightly dinged and has lost most of its plating nevertheless does remain in good serviceable condition. Overall measuring 39 1/4 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The free listing tool. Get Vendio Gallery – Now FREE! The item “JAPANESE CAVALRY OFFICER SWORD” is in sale since Monday, May 18, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.