Japanese WWII Meiji Civil Police Officer Sword

This civil police officer's sword features a single-edged, slightly curved steel blade, a brass D-guard with a stylized cherry blossom emblem, and a ribbed horn grip. The matching steel scabbard shows light surface wear and minor oxidation. Rooted in the Meiji-era modernization of Japan's civic institutions, this pattern was carried by civil police officers through the Second World War. It represents the Western influence on traditional Japanese duty sidearms. The guard and backstrap retain their detailed relief work, showing a deep natural patina. The wooden grip core is stable, though the leather wrap shows moderate surface wear from handling.