Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard & Sword Knot - Serial 79507 Original Display Machine Guns Red circles were often used

Red circles were often used to denote members of the "Boat Pool

examples of these are extremely scarce

stamped P38 on the back

Captain Dunlap was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in that battle

the famous Liège proof mark

Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard & Sword Knot - Serial 79507 Original Display Machine Guns Red circles were often usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Imperial Japanese WWII Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry saber, complete with its original 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, introduced in 1899,