Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Discount A great piece of WWII

A great piece of WWII field gear

Corps Supply Dumps were situated some 10 to 6 miles to the rear of the fighting

One major change was to replace the warhead area with a dart-like version

worn tie down chinstrap

Marine Corps forces ashore

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Discount A great piece of WWIIOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, 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 is almost certainly wartime production, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and