Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by HORIKAWA KUNIHIRO - 400 Year Old Blade Scottish Militaria Upon cessation of hostilities

Upon cessation of hostilities

This is a lovely example regardless and comes ready for research and display

with the nickel plating showing some flaking ant oxidation

Shortly after its issuance

Where the top and bottom portions employed a combination of colors for aesthetic effect

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by HORIKAWA KUNIHIRO - 400 Year Old Blade Scottish Militaria Upon cessation of hostilitiesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a fantastic 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. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. The blade tang is