Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard French Militaria PROPERTY OF U

PROPERTY OF U

is the unit marking on the comb of the stock

Brown leather brim in excellent condition

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Very High Quality

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard French Militaria PROPERTY OF UOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great 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 is handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of