Original WWII Japanese Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with 17th Century Handmade Blade by YOSHIMASA Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock there are some minor circuit

there are some minor circuit changes

they were issued with military contracts to manufacture various items

On 21 June 1943

- One Panzer SS-Obersturmbannführer (SS-Senior assault unit leader) Rank Shoulderboard

Instead it just has the maker marking and logo on the receiver over the date:

Original WWII Japanese Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with 17th Century Handmade Blade by YOSHIMASA Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock there are some minor circuitOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the