Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Auction Photo was glued to albumand

Photo was glued to albumand when removing the upper left corner got slightly damaged

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

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

1904 in Tavistock

Stephens was married to Mary Stephens and had four children

Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Auction Photo was glued to albumandIntroduced 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.