Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns Size is approximately US 6

Size is approximately US 6 3/4 (54cm)

Sullivan Forehand and Henry Wadsworth joined the company

The liner is fitted with a frontal eyelet

This example is offered in overall good condition with the original data plate

dated Oct 22

Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns Size is approximately US 6Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back 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 tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and