Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns The steel shell is the

The steel shell is the same as the M51

as these often would get wet

Due to public demand

Mussert had expected he would be made leader of an independent Dutch state allied to Germany

NOT IN AS GOOD CONDITION AS WHAT IS PHOTOGRAPHED

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns The steel shell is theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a very nice 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