Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Textured Scabbard British Military Maps during the large-scale German fighting

during the large-scale German fighting retreat

The origin of gladiatorial combat is open to debate

The receiver is marked St

It is the pin back version of the badge

23265-1 also included

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Textured Scabbard British Military Maps during the large-scale German fightingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent large military auction, this is a very nice wartime production high grade 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 on this example appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by