Historical information

Japanese Model 1899 Cavalry Sword

Significance

Japanese Model 1899 Cavalry Sword
This Japanese Model 1899 Cavalry Sword has a interesting hilt in that the grip is of wood with a metal backstrap. The wood is probably is very hard, and has been nicely checkered. The checkering continues right through on to the metal backstrap, giving a very interesting effect.
The pommel is smooth and round, with a spanner type flush mounted nut which most likely acts to retain the tang. There is also a screw and spanner that is retaining the grip.
The pommel is smooth and round, with a spanner type flush mounted nut which most likely acts to retain the tang.

Physical description

This Japanese Model 1899 Cavalry Sword has a interesting hilt in that the grip is of wood with a metal backstrap. The wood is probably is very hard, and has been nicely checkered.
The pommel is smooth and round, with a spanner type flush mounted nut which most likely acts to retain the tang. The scabbard is a heavy duty steel example which exactly matches the steel used to construct the hilt. The scabbard is perfectly straight throughout, with a single carrying band and ring.

Inscriptions & markings

A number is stamped near the hilt on the shoulder of the blade " 96982"