Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KINMICHI with Scabbard - dated 1943 Category_Water Jacket Assembly On 20 January 1947

On 20 January 1947

An extremely scarce original Helmet being that it belonged to one of Britain's Victoria Cross heroes

These were known as Geballte Ladung (literally "baled charge" or "concentrated charge")

The front has a shield that with an image of a Wehrmacht soldier in uniform with M35 helmet (with decals) that reads Parole Heimat (Homeward Bound) along with fabric tassels one of which that reads Reserve Hat Ruh (Rest for the Reserve)

Offered in great condition almost untouched but with "E" scratched into the back near the stamped markings

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KINMICHI with Scabbard - dated 1943 Category_Water Jacket Assembly On 20 January 1947Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade 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