Object: Pair of Japanese Type 32 military swords in the longer Ko and shorter Otsu configurations.

The earlier Yamazakura catalogue records the Type 32 as introduced in 1899, with the longer Ko form associated with cavalry NCO use and the shorter Otsu form with other army and military-police roles. Offered together, the two swords provide a useful comparison of the principal Type 32 configurations.

Identification: The precise issue history and service allocation stated above are retained from the earlier catalogue record; no individual service provenance is claimed for either sword.

Condition: Both were previously recorded as in good condition, with minor surface loss to the plated saya of the Ko example. Please study all photographs carefully; they form an integral part of the description. Please contact Yamazakura regarding appropriate shipping and insurance arrangements.