Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Military Audio marked on the blade and

marked on the blade and and on the leather scabbard

We can find photos of them in just about every theatre of World War Two being worn by front line fighters

Gone was the safety catch and the quick loader

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and a crown over a cross

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Military Audio marked on the blade andOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, 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 used