Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard MG 13 January–March 1944

January–March 1944

who later became famous for his automatic pistol designs

"[15]A squadron from the regiment took part in the Second Battle of Charasiab in April 1880 and the regiment

but was not fired much at all

with a lovely bright polished finish

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard MG 13 January–March 1944Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, 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 appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion, and has a lovely temper line. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank