Japan, Empire. An M1899 Sasaki 4th Cavalry Brigade Sword Auction along with multiple neighbours if

along with multiple neighbours if they knew anything about the missing pea jacket

and in overall poor condition

Overall condition better than fine

The collar is flanked on each side by elongated tabs constructed of red wool with buckram cores

a scarce example worn by personnel of Aufklärungsgruppe 10 in uniform-removed and better than very fine condition

Japan, Empire. An M1899 Sasaki 4th Cavalry Brigade Sword Auction along with multiple neighbours ifAn m1899 cavalry sword featuring a 64 cm worn steel blade, with text on both sides above the guard including number 40127; Handle is composed of cast bronze featuring traditional floral motifs and simulated sharkskin grip; housed within copper scabbard with hand painted details, importantly text stating "Sasaki 4th Cavalry Squadron" referring to Minoru Sasaki who graduated from the Imperial Japanese Army Academy in 1914 as a cavalry officer. He was