Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns the service was dissolved completely

the service was dissolved completely on 8 May 1920 under the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles

very scarce and desirable garment to a collector

Offered in remarkably good condition for over 130 years of age

The steel shell is the same as the M51

NOT IN AS GOOD CONDITION AS WHAT IS PHOTOGRAPHED

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns the service was dissolved completelyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, 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 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 rank