Description
Cast Aluminum socket fitted to round steel spike blade
It appears to be "GEO
and the Schutzschild is thought to be one such item
for several years
The reverse features the text in capital letters: "WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42" ("Winter Battle in the East 1941/42") featuring a crossed sword and branch below the text
Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by YOSHISHIGE with Scabbard - dated 1944 Sales Cast Aluminum socket fitted toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade 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