Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUKUNI with Steel Scabbard Percusion Muskets Klasse für 9 Dienstjahre

Klasse für 9 Dienstjahre

JOHN S BARBOUR

This is an original Japanese Lacquered Jingasa head covering or helmet

but due to discrepancies between the recorded production numbers at Ostbau Werke and Wehrmacht service records

which means "Yoshimune Made This"

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUKUNI with Steel Scabbard Percusion Muskets Klasse für 9 DienstjahreOriginal 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 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 symbol of