Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Otsu" 2nd Pattern Cavalry Saber with Matching Scabbard - Serial 21837 Spanish Militaria The backs of the lanyards

The backs of the lanyards are sometimes lined with felt or silk

The butt stock spine looks to have cracked clear off at some point

it is a bit dry and should be handled with care

The ribbon bars include the following awards:Bronze Star with V device

These approved craftsmen were "exempted by the Court" with an honor granted for life to work directly for the Royal Court and consequently they enjoyed many benefits accordingly

Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Otsu" 2nd Pattern Cavalry Saber with Matching Scabbard - Serial 21837 Spanish Militaria The backs of the lanyardsOriginal 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,