Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard Ordnance After returning to the States

After returning to the States in 1931

the second subsidiary battle

This one is a size 71 and was produced some time in 1940

• USAAF 328th Bomb Squadron

with a size 54 marking ink stamped very lightly

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard Ordnance After returning to the StatesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a 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. 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. This example has an