Japan, Imperial. A Japanese Riding Crop United Republic of Awarded to medical personal for

Awarded to medical personal for distinguished service during Franco-Prussian War

36 mm x 37

two small nips evident in the fabric to the right of the insignia on the obverse

the obverse exhibiting a superimposed crowned enameled plaque in silver

Japan, Imperial. A Japanese Riding Crop United Republic of Awarded to medical personal forA riding crop, constructed of a leather covered handle with a silvered mount, marked SABSON, topped with a cherry blossom insignia, with a woven, braided rope body, measuring a total length of 63. 5 cm, and in very fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Japanese Army formed a Cavalry Group on 21 April 1933, consisting of the IJA 1st Cavalry Brigade and IJA 4th Cavalry Brigade. In 1937, they added the 3rd Cavalry Brigade. On 11 July 1938, the Cavalry