Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - dated 1924 Brown Bess The blade looks as if

The blade looks as if it has certainly seen it's share of fighting

Two BD-71 switchboards can be used together to double capacity

with just a dent in the middle and light wear

Totally impressive

The entire assembly was then covered with thick padding and dark brown leather identical to that found on standard air crew helmets

Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - dated 1924 Brown Bess The blade looks as ifOriginal 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,