Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Field Replaced Handle Discount with some bright steel

with some bright steel

This is a standard set of signal flags

In addition to the normal preparations they also capture the "de-souvenired" 120 prisoners including a Lieutenant-colonel and his lady

The inset NSDAP Reichsadler is very nice

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Field Replaced Handle Discount with some bright steelOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in a partial Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. This sword definitely shows signs of use in the field, and at some point lost the entire handle (tsuka) was lost, and replaced by a leather covered