Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories There is also marking 142

There is also marking 142 on the loading gate

5”Front length: 24

35 cases of black uniforms

so the effective range against tanks was around 300 m

The pistol is contained in the original brass bound mahogany wood case displaying the initials "H

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories There is also marking 142Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great 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