Sword and sheath
MediumMetal
Dimensions3 15/16 × 2 3/8 × 36 in. (10 × 6 × 91.5 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Object numberE 3322
DescriptionOfficer's sword and sheath. Saber with floral motif on hilt with scabbard. Blade includes floral motif and relief with text reading "A MON CHER CAMARADE MIZOUNO COLONEL VALETTE 1907." On verso blade reads "Bidal+Piat 1+3 R. Richelieu, Paris."
Blade spine also has light inscription "Mre d'Armes de ChocA[A] Vailler 1881 O d'Infree M[ee] 1855."
See written record for inscription details.
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c. 1878
18th century
Japan
pre-1893
FIJI ISLANDS