Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard Chinese Militaria - Original WWII USA Pin

- Original WWII USA Pin with Hanging Chevron

This particular example is of very quality with an overall length of 42

which works well

but was repulsed

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard Chinese Militaria - Original WWII USA PinOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol