Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Ō-Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Blade by KUNIHIRO with "False Length" Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force the War of the Spanish

the War of the Spanish Succession

which is fitted with a tall blade front sight and the iconic "Buckhorn" rear adjustable sight

The spike is slightly misshapen around the base

A formal expression of these conflicts would potentially lead to American embargo in accordance with the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s

The brass fuze housing itself is dated 12 六 十 昭

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Ō-Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Blade by KUNIHIRO with "False Length" Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force the War of the SpanishOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified 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 in good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the