Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard UZI 513th PIR - Company E

513th PIR - Company E - 1st Platoon It was during this fighting that Pfc Stuart S

Austria on April 11th

so this is definitely a revolver that saw use

The bullion embroidered breast eagle is applied by hand and looks to be a replacement

this musket still retains its original sling swivels

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard UZI 513th PIR - Company EOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, this is a very nice 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