Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by IKEDA KANETSUNA with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Restoration Materials It is part of the

It is part of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D

The 7-jewel has the markings "OD" before the serial number

The haft is totally steel wire bound

Please be aware that all patches are 100% WWII manufacture and all appear to have period correct stitching

this MASSIVE 8 Bore Seal & Walrus Fowler is based on a Scandinavian design

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by IKEDA KANETSUNA with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Restoration Materials It is part of theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice 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