Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic An 1894-1902 India Medal to

An 1894-1902 India Medal to the Oxford Light Infantry - Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98

effective September 29

In the kindness of your heart

the National Order may be awarded to foreigners for diplomatic reasons

during the attack on France as Adjutant in the 3rd Battalion

Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic An 1894-1902 India Medal toIntroduced 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.