Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYUKI with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1945 Japanese Ordnance Sarang of the Indian Air

Sarang of the Indian Air Force

Made Sterling Silver Airborne jump wings with a pin back fastener

The scabbard lock appears to have been intentionally removed during the conversion process

Laos from 10 to 13 April 1972

instead of the American Eagle impressed into the pommel the original French model bore the French Royal "Fleur De Lis" (Lily) emblem

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYUKI with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1945 Japanese Ordnance Sarang of the Indian AirOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a recent military auction, 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