Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Russian Ordnance these were carried by officers

these were carried by officers of their version of the Internal Revenue Service

The brass mounted nickel plated steel scabbard is very nice

as noted on the tag on the side

It is complete except for the leg tie down

until 10 July 1940 after France's defeat by Germany in World War II led to the formation of the Vichy government in France

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Russian Ordnance these were carried by officersOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at 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 is almost certainly wartime production, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and