Just thought I’d post a Type 32 cavalry sword that I picked up a few years ago. It’s in good shape (except for the dent in the scabbard and missing leather finger loop) with matching numbers. Many of the examples that I have seen have a dent in the scabbard in about the same spot as mine…..any ideas as to why? Could it have to do with being used by a mounted troop?

If anyone could help with translation of the marks on the hand guard, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Tom