Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Post War Reworked Katana Sword by NAGAMITSU with Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout It is the standard "Fir

It is the standard "Fir Tree" with a white "91" in the middle

Defensive and Offensive type

It has what looks to be a gas mask neck strap attached to the shoulder strap loops

Furthermore

with the lacquer top coat chipped off in some areas

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Post War Reworked Katana Sword by NAGAMITSU with Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout It is the standard "FirOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is a an interesting 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