Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by SHIGEKUNI & Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials Among these four spears

Among these four spears

was assembled as a regiment

This is indicated in a 4-line inscription on 1 side of the cross guard of which 3 lines are legible

but the 12

this was definitely used on a larger vessel

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by SHIGEKUNI & Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials Among these four spearsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in 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 be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the