Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons so loss was somewhat common

so loss was somewhat common

Navy at the time

There are additional markings after this which unfortunately are very faded

but this one appears to be marked with names of many friends and family

the Netherlands and Germany

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons so loss was somewhat commonOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank