Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Perforated Guard & Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras History of the 81st Bomb

History of the 81st Bomb Squadron in WW2:

with the bamboo securing peg still present

• Brass Crossguard

Western Australia

Most of the paint wear is on the edge of the rim

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Perforated Guard & Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras History of the 81st BombOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great 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