Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters As Commonwealth troops they were

As Commonwealth troops they were treated better than most

This is an incredible nearly complete Vickers “Spare Parts Box” that is marked on the top of the wood chest:

The Don Cossacks served as part of the 1

This true WWII M-1 helmet liner be identified through the frontal eyelet hole

were frequently bombed

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Japanese Artwork & Posters As Commonwealth troops they wereOriginal 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 simplified 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