Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns Mussert had expected he would

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

the service was dissolved completely on 8 May 1920 under the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles

this force took over some areas (mainly Christchurch and its hinterland) from Hampshire Constabulary and acquired its present name of Dorset Police

The steel shell is the same as the M51

Specifications Dutch M1895:

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns Mussert had expected he wouldOriginal 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