Japan, Empire. An M1899 Sasaki 4th Cavalry Brigade Sword certificate_of_authenticity and for his splendid steadiness

and for his splendid steadiness at all times

describing his visit to the Chantilly area of France on November 10th

and Miniature: in bronze with red enamels

measures 84 mm (w) x 140 mm (l) x 28 mm (d)

Japan, Empire. An M1899 Sasaki 4th Cavalry Brigade Sword certificate_of_authenticity and for his splendid steadinessAn 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