Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout RL 2 - 38 /

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hatches and other obstructions in closely confined work spaces like tanks and armored vehicles

- Shell retains about 90% of the original paint with no dings or dents

World War One "Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris

Wilson who was an officer aboard the B-24 "Rage in Heaven" 44-40165 which was assigned to the Eighth Air Force

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout RL 2 - 38 /Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a 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 appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion, and has a lovely temper line. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank