Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard ERA These are sometimes encountered but

These are sometimes encountered but rarely that fully carved in relief

Besides the true blip reflected from the target

As is correct for these swords

a stubborn pocket held up the 353rd for nearly an entire day with a storm of small and medium size arms fire while holding the Hohe and ridge lines

The catch hook for the pinback is missing

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard ERA These are sometimes encountered butOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, 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