Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard German Militaria the First Battalion crossed the

the First Battalion crossed the Austrian border through a mountain pass and attacked a German division

or at least served there

just above the box plate

“Squadron Scramble Card Game No

252 from Enfield 10th June 1897 (Indian Contract)

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard German Militaria the First Battalion crossed theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 symbol of rank