Sword Sabre Identification

[Grayghost2023]

Hello all,

Looking for some help here. Trying to identify a light sword or sabre. The scabbard and hadke appear to be period. But I typically see a hand guard. I have been searching but have yet to discover any other examples. I am sure I am looking in the wrong places.
I hope the pictures are clear enough to help with identifying this item. I have carefully looked and see no names, letters, numbers or any other identifying makers mark.
Thank you in advance for all the groups help !

 

[scooter748driver]

Welcome from the Fort Sumter and the Fredericksburg forums.

I'm not too knowledgeable so I can't help with identification but the experts will be along soon who can.

 

[UCVRelics]

Interesting sword. Its not US or CW and with the grip and tip of blade I'm leaning Asian especially Japanese.

 

[R. Porter]

This is a Japanese police sword, model 1906?, for patrolmen and sergeants. Since it was used by patrolmen on their beat, it has a tempered blade (swords for high level police officials were not tempered and were plated. The shape and the lack of ears on the back strap along with a lack of five-petal cherry blossoms tips you off that it is police. Army swords had a knuckle bow and cherry blossoms with 10 petals. The police badge on the back strap next to the pommel only appears on swords for patrolmen and sergeants. Another tip-off that it is Japanese is the shape of the blade tip which is similar to a samurai sword. A sword knot was threaded through the hole attached to the pommel and the hole at the end of the quillon. This probably represents a veteran's bring-back after World War 2 or the Korean War.

My info comes from chapter 24 of "Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945" by Jim Dawson

 

[Grayghost2023]

You have offered an incredible amount of information ! I am so very thankful for your response and insight.
I sincerely appreciate your assistance.

 

[Seduzal]

Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina. Just jump right in and enjoy. To get a better overview of these form s you can look here: https://civilwartal

 

[Patrick H]

I'm glad I clicked in. It's interesting to read about this sword, and I think it's quite beautiful. If it were mine, I'd be proud to own it!

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy