Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard WWII Produced in two versions

Produced in two versions

it was still serviceable after the war

The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel of C 1876

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all original WW2 parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint with front seam and swivel bails

CCL is the code for Christy & Co Ltd

Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard WWII Produced in two versionsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Imperial Japanese WWII Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry saber, complete with its original matching 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,