Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard German Militaria or at least served there

or at least served there

and was obviously a period addition to the globe

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252 from Enfield 10th June 1897 (Indian Contract)

an Army Council instruction permitted the wearing of a Regimental Emblem provided that it had been sanctioned by the War Office

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard German Militaria or at least served thereOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, 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