Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Scabbard P-1853 Enfield There is size 7 1/8

There is size 7 1/8 marked with a sticker on the sweatband

Bore is decent rated at a 7+ with clear lands and grooves

indicating acceptance in 1890 during the reign of German Emperor Wilhem II

8-07-44: Target Oil tanks Bordeaux

marshaling yards

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Scabbard P-1853 Enfield There is size 7 1/8Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 it appears to be an arsenal forged stainless steel blade. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and