Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Auction Territorial Force Efficiency Medal to

Territorial Force Efficiency Medal to the 6th Cameronia's Reg

1904 in Tavistock

and has attained her eighteenth year

Having then been commissioned as a Lieutenant

Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword Auction Territorial Force Efficiency 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.