Original Unissued WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ICHIHARA NAGAMITSU with Scabbard MP 34 The cutting edge is still

The cutting edge is still sharp

and it is in very good shape

000 carrier pigeons

occasionally fitted to the rear surface of the LMG 08/15's backplate

United States Army Balloon Squadrons and companies organized under the Aviation Section

Original Unissued WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ICHIHARA NAGAMITSU with Scabbard MP 34 The cutting edge is stillOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a magnificent UNISSUED USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. We have never seen a Type 98 in such good condition, and we most likely never will again! This is how they are "supposed" to look, without wear removing the gilt accents and browned finish on the brass. The only issue of note is a dent