Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Beretta The post-Civil War New Jersey

The post-Civil War New Jersey National Guard was a significant improvement over the state’s “shreds and patches” 1860 militia

though the rigging seems to be somewhat improvised

sinking a battleship 23 October

the leather is brown colored

with minor overall fading and wear

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Beretta The post-Civil War New JerseyOriginal 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