Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he volunteered for submarine service

he volunteered for submarine service

and though under heavy artillery

Swastika insignia in silvered brass with blue and black enamels

Lorne with 26 officers and 581 other ranks

Japan, Empire. A Type 19 Cavalry Officer Parade Sword consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac he volunteered for submarine serviceIntroduced 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.