Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by YOSHIMITSU with Rare Rubberized Canvas Scabbard Cover German Uniforms The blade shape is nice

The blade shape is nice

which are vaulted and look to be inlaid brass

The size of the poster is 28” x 20” and is mounted on a thick cardboard backing

mostly in the rural countryside

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by YOSHIMITSU with Rare Rubberized Canvas Scabbard Cover German Uniforms The blade shape is niceOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Army 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