Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEUJI with Steel Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel - dated 1943 MG 15 For starters

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The reinforced header is marked in three places

This is a really interesting memento of the Cold War from its coldest place

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEUJI with Steel Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel - dated 1943 MG 15 For startersOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, 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 of