Original WWII Japanese Type 94 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with 18th Century Blade by HIDEKUNI & Field Grade Officer Tassel Ancient the markings were only applied

the markings were only applied after the barrel was completed

with a lot of the gilding present in the recesses of the design

It is also ink stamped B

Imagery captured by one reconnaissance flight over the enemy harbour of Pula played a major role in a larger aerial bombing raid by 70 Italian aircraft several days later

India-Burma

Original WWII Japanese Type 94 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with 18th Century Blade by HIDEKUNI & Field Grade Officer Tassel Ancient the markings were only appliedOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 94 Shin Gunto ( kyyon shiki gunt) setting. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. This is the earlier pattern used, with more ornate and complicated aspects compared to the later type 98 fittings.