A 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 Group was assigned to the North China Area Army.

