Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Nickel Plated Parade Sword with Scabbard MG 42 45 "Tanker" Shoulder Holster by

45 "Tanker" Shoulder Holster by Boyt: The holster is dated 1943 and in lovely service worn condition and without damage

this example comes with its iron ramrod held under the barrel

The tag identifies the cap as a TUCHMÜTZE für ᛋᛋ (Cloth Cap for SS)

The inside is lined with brownish gold silk rayon type material

so would not be found with an RBNr

Original WWII Imperial Japanese Army Type 19 Kyu-Gunto Nickel Plated Parade Sword with Scabbard MG 42 45 "Tanker" Shoulder Holster byOriginal Item: Only One Available. The first standard sword of the Japanese military was known as the kyu gunto (, old military sword). Murata Tsuneyoshi (1838 1921), a Japanese general who previously made guns, started making what was probably the first mass produced substitute for traditionally made samurai swords. These swords are referred to as "Murata to" and they were used in both the Sino Japanese war (1894 1895) and the Russo Japanese war