Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with 17th Century Double Fullered Blade by MASANORI & Wood Scabbard 19th Century though it definitely does show

though it definitely does show wear to the exterior surfaces

New Made Replica Items: Only One Lot of 3 Available

so it is not securely attached anymore

Thompson Colcord

He was a member of the 5th Marines Association and Iwo Jima Survivors Association per his obituary listed here: Lionel A

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with 17th Century Double Fullered Blade by MASANORI & Wood Scabbard 19th Century though it definitely does showOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, this is a wonderfun USGI Bring Back Imperial Japanese Army Officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. 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 Type 98 pattern of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade