Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword signed KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia showing a little wear around

showing a little wear around the top

According to Indian Army Uniforms by W

but were a blessing in the Desert heat of the North Africa Campaign against Rommel

The fiber material kept the helmet light and the soldier unencumbered by headgear

This caused highly scattered drops and units were widely dispersed across the battlefront

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword signed KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia showing a little wear aroundOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice 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 both signed by the maker as well as dated 1944. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese