Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard colts with original liner and chinstrap

with original liner and chinstrap

which clearly shows an Imperial Crown on top of the "fouled anchor"

There is even a crisp and fully legible stylized "boxed" W

and the rear of the dagger is marked with the company's trademark highly stylized "W L" monogram

and traditions that have come to be known as the “Lore of the Corps

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard colts with original liner and chinstrapOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is lovely service used condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged at arsenal. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and