Object: Japanese military parade or dress sword, catalogued previously by Yamazakura as a Type 19 company-grade cavalry officer’s example.

Period: Meiji period. The earlier catalogue specifically records Meiji 19 (1886) in connection with the introduction of this cavalry sword pattern; this is retained as pattern history rather than treated as a manufacturing date for this individual sword.

The sword is a particularly presentable example of the Western-influenced military dress forms adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army during the Meiji era. Its specialist interest lies in the cavalry/parade configuration identified in the earlier catalogue.

Condition: Previously described as in good condition. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.