Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Matching Scabbard - Serial 76241 Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets in very good condition

in very good condition

Also appears the family's crest engraved onto the blade with Latin motto GAUDET TENTAMINE VIRTAS which roughly means "VIRTUE REJOICES IN STRUGGLE”

Manufactured in Russia but most are "SA" marked denoting use by the Finnish Army

The metalwork on the rifle shows a lovely polished steel patina

with some from the Luftwaffe (Air Force)

Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Matching Scabbard - Serial 76241 Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets in very good conditionOriginal 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,