Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Auction from October 6

from October 6

the folder measuring 110 mm (w) x 140 mm (d)

mouthpiece bar with an inverted "u" in the middle forming the port

with a paper tag attached reading “Prussia Order of the Red Eagle IV Class with swords 2nd award 1842-1847” on the reverse

Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Auction from October 6Introduced 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.