Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard African Militaria a rank equivalent to a

a rank equivalent to a Private First Class

with a partly bright finish showing some past oxidation and wear

They were primarily for decoration

and is in nice tight condition with nice aged finish on the steel

Marksmanship lanyard from right shoulder to button at mid-chest

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard African Militaria a rank equivalent to aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice 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