Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Thompson SMG The very small amount of

The very small amount of items which did survive generally were brought home as souvenirs by American or Allied military personnel

Another named Officer's telescope from the fabulous Optics Collection IMA secured earlier in 2018 which have now all arrived in New Jersey

and to break when bent

improvements in Republic of China Air Force fighter quality and quantities caused losses to mount

The base has an embossed Luftwaffe Eagle with:

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Thompson SMG The very small amount ofOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great 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 rank used