Original Japanese Pre WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" 1st Pattern Cavalry Saber Dated 1907 with Scabbard & Finger Loop - Serial 74531 40mm BOFORS but two holes have been

but two holes have been added to the very end of the leather

This vessel was later sold out of service on May 17th

There is a black cloth tag under the moisture shield

This is a wonderful yardlong with incredible history

said Smith always “gave the Army

Original Japanese Pre WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" 1st Pattern Cavalry Saber Dated 1907 with Scabbard & Finger Loop - Serial 74531 40mm BOFORS but two holes have beenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial Japanese WWII Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry saber, complete with its original steel scabbard. Japanese cavalry sabers, originally introduced in the late 19th Century, all have machine made blades with serial numbers on the ricasso and will commonly have arsenal stamps on the guard. The Type 25, introduced in 1892, had brass hilts and plain wood grips. The Type 32, introduced in 1899,