Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMASA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel MG 34 Feed Assembly Scabbard Dimensions: 15 1/4” x

Scabbard Dimensions: 15 1/4” x 2 1/4”

A very nice example of the the rare Type 3 1/2 kg Cluster Bomb Munition

Over the chamber it is clearly marked CROWN / DANZIG / 1890

The enameled silver type Helmet plate bears the Heraldic Shield of  the County of SOMERSET constabulary

particularly related to grape farming

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMASA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel MG 34 Feed Assembly Scabbard Dimensions: 15 1/4” xOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged in the traditional manner. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon