Japanese WWI-WWII Army Cavalry Officer’s Sword with Active Temper Line

This antique Japanese Army cavalry officer’s sword dates to the World War I to World War II era and features an active temper line. The sword measures approximately 37 1/2 inches overall, with a 31 inch blade. Its long cavalry form, officer association, and visible temper activity give it strong display appeal within the field of Japanese military swords. The piece comes from a French American collector and museum curator.

Japanese cavalry swords of the late 19th and early 20th centuries reflect the modernization of Japan’s military during the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods. These swords combined traditional Japanese edged weapon culture with the practical requirements of a modern army. Cavalry officers required long, serviceable blades suitable for mounted use, and many examples remained in military use through the World War II period. The presence of an active temper line is especially appealing to collectors, as it adds visual and metallurgical interest to the blade.

This is a strong Japanese military sword with good collector appeal due to its cavalry officer association, long blade, active temper line, and early 20th-century military context. It would make a fine addition for collectors of Japanese swords, Imperial Japanese Army material, cavalry weapons, and World War I to World War II era edged arms.

Provenance: From a French American collector and museum curator.

Dimensions: Approximately 37 1/2 inches overall, with a 31 inch blade.

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