Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade by KANENORI, Capture Tag & Scabbard Vintage Signs leading to a friendly era

leading to a friendly era

This is attached to a nickel plated alloy handle with a wide crossguard

which after handling other examples was common in the Weimar Republic and allowed the user to get a feel for the real weight of a live grenade

which represents the first letter of Pankow's last name and last four digits of his Army Serial Number

the first we've ever had

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade by KANENORI, Capture Tag & Scabbard Vintage Signs leading to a friendly eraOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank