Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYUKI with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1945 Brown Bess Musket Parts This example is marked on

This example is marked on the right side with the U

It appears that there was some early confusion concerning the manner of wear

averaging at 15 ½” x 8 ½” with the smallest pennant being 10” x 6 ½” and the largest being 29” x 11”

Truly lovely

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYUKI with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1945 Brown Bess Musket Parts This example is marked onOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a recent military auction, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged at arsenal. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol