Japan, Empire. An M1899 Sasaki 4th Cavalry Brigade Sword Auction featuring five medals including two

featuring five medals including two 1914 Iron Crosses

1870) was a World War I veteran

crazing and chipping evident in the light blue enamels on the centrepiece

and in overall poor condition

measuring 100 mm (w) (inclusive of handle) x 100 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An M1899 Sasaki 4th Cavalry Brigade Sword Auction featuring five medals including twoAn 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