Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Edo Period Blade, Leather Handle Cover, Steel Scabbard, and Company Grade Tassel Napoleonic As this is an early

As this is an early design

and to the British Naval Intelligence Division through his connections in MI5

Kingdom of Serbs

and a butt stock was attached to the end to make it easier to aim (not included on this example)

the contents inside are more than likely a decade older than the 1966 date stamped on the box

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Edo Period Blade, Leather Handle Cover, Steel Scabbard, and Company Grade Tassel Napoleonic As this is an earlyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in "High Grade" Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade is handmade in the traditional fashion, and is several hundred years old. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by