Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Lock Assembly The M36 was a development

The M36 was a development of the M10

A wonderful rare bayonet perfect for any WWII Italian or bayonet collection

The seas were too calm

giving Churchill the opportunity to reopen the issue when he resumed the premiership in October

the barrel bears English proof marks

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Lock Assembly The M36 was a developmentOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back 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 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 Imperial