Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword dated 1942 by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Steel Scabbard French Awards Medals Badges Insignia The Mannlicher M1895 (German: Infanterie

The Mannlicher M1895 (German: Infanterie Repetier-Gewehr M

The handle shows surface oxidation

This fine example dates between anywhere between 1959 and 1989

Additionally all etching marks to blade have been removed during the course of its lifetime through sharpening

and on 1 July 1940

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword dated 1942 by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Steel Scabbard French Awards Medals Badges Insignia The Mannlicher M1895 (German: InfanterieOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at military show, 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 of