Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHITADA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 Brunswick Guns This solider was a Staff

This solider was a Staff Sargent in famous 3rd Armored Division

There is also a bit of the logo above the markings visible

but unfortunately is worn through the nickel plating to the copper flash plate and only about 40% of the enamel remains

The ammunition was troublesome for automatic fire

right gunner and ball turret operator passed out for lack of oxygen

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHITADA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 Brunswick Guns This solider was a StaffOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice late war style mid grade Japanese officer Katana, with an arsenal made blade. It is in the standard 1944 pattern Shin Gunto setting, and is dated February 1945 on the blade tang. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. These are not made as carefully or to as high