Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Spade Grip Assembly It does look to be

It does look to be a Korean War era production shell

Condition of this cap is good

This is the Model 1872 MkIII

along with the Victoria cypher

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved on the reverse with screw back and intact enamels

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Spade Grip Assembly It does look to beOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, 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 is almost certainly wartime production, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and