Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword signed KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The fiber material kept the

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

The new buttstock became ten times stronger than the original due to advances in polymer technology since the early 1960s

for the maker Walter & Henlein

showing a little wear around the top

This example is offered in excellent condition with a dark brown glaze body color

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword signed KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The fiber material kept theOriginal 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