Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard U.S. Army with the usual applied HJ

with the usual applied HJ diamond with a sewn on swas

Interestingly the pistol is equipped with a large belt hook on the left side for easy attachment to a waist belt indicating use by a military officer

The black enamel paint of this scabbard is almost complete

of the German High Command

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard U.S. Army with the usual applied HJOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade 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 is handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of