Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Scabbard, Tassel & Capture Tag U.S. Flags The front of the medal

The front of the medal has a portrait of Grand Duke Friedrich II in uniform facing left

The reverse of the award is maker marked with a W with four dots over it

The brass lock plate is marked:

and were able to get the bulb on the M40 circuit tester to light up

The carbine features an upgraded rear ladder sight and front "barleycorn" style sight attached directly to the barrel

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Scabbard, Tassel & Capture Tag U.S. Flags The front of the medalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is an excellent condition USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. We rarely see Type 98s in such good condition! This is how they are "supposed" to look, without wear removing the gilt accents and browned finish on the brass. There is just a bit of period wear, so it did see some service, but