Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the right side with two

the right side with two sets of three each of foreign markings

the National Order may be awarded to foreigners for diplomatic reasons

NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1935 (2950 SEPOY ABDUL GHANI

Third Class Cross

Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the right side with twoIntroduced in 1886, the sword has a superb blade measuring 74. 5 cm with a stunning temper line that runs from the crossguard to the sharp tip of the blade; a better blade for this type of sword could not be found. Cross guard and handle in gilt brass, decorated with cherry blossoms to indicate a company grade officer, the molded grip wrapped with brass wire; the plated scabbard shows some spotting of light surface rust, but solid. Near extremely fine.