Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters This true WWII M-1 helmet

This true WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole

#1 Mk 3 Rifles

Armpit to armpit measures 21 inches

As Commonwealth troops they were treated better than most

It's Capital is ADDIS ABABA

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters This true WWII M-1 helmetOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank