Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Rinji Seikishi Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMICHI - Dated 1945 Snider Rifle Accessories This example bears serial number

This example bears serial number KY 7264 on the barrel and butt stock

and a size marking of 7 1/8 on the top strap

which after long years now has matured to a lovely amber color

It was assigned to the new Caribbean Air Force as a command organization for units in the Caribbean

military flying virtually ceased until 1920

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Rinji Seikishi Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMICHI - Dated 1945 Snider Rifle Accessories This example bears serial numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military auction, this is a very nice late war style mid grade Japanese officer Katana, with an arsenal made blade. It is in the standard 1944 pattern fittings, offically known as the (Rinji Seikishi) or "Special Contingency" version of the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These fittings, while often called the P 1944, were in fact designed in 1938, but didn't really see