Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Military Maps the butt plate is marked

the butt plate is marked 1891 over the serial number

made by a well-known maker and offered in great condition

Manila Bay steamed to the Aleutians in mid-August

Ray Sundby

Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Military Maps the butt plate is markedOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back 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 signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and