Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - dated 1924 Nepalese Cache Extras The top cover bears serial

The top cover bears serial number 494 / f along with maker code pem

The hilt of crusader cross design is entirely covered this worked brass decoration some of which carries over to the scabbard

This rifle was issued to the 9th Infantry Regiment (the Manchus)

The bore is smooth but needs cleaning

The wood stock is in good condition

Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - dated 1924 Nepalese Cache Extras The top cover bears serialOriginal 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,