Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANESHIGE with Steel Scabbard Stocks Staff Sergeant John J

Staff Sergeant John J

The certificate specifies 1- GERMAN HELMET - SS

The filter itself is in great shape

There are some additional ink markings

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANESHIGE with Steel Scabbard Stocks Staff Sergeant John JOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from the family of a WWII veteran, this is a very nice wartime production high grade 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 both signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a