Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by YOSHIMITSU with Rare Rubberized Canvas Scabbard Cover Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns Sustainer: 1

Sustainer: 1

The frog is in very good shape

with additional numbers on the other plates

A beautiful helmet that comes more than ready for further research and display

though both now have a worn patina with staining

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by YOSHIMITSU with Rare Rubberized Canvas Scabbard Cover Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns Sustainer: 1Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Army 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