Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard Russian Artillery His body lay in a

His body lay in a satin-lined casket in a hangar on Marine Corps Base Quantico until he was buried with military honors

which traditionally was a very popular design amongst the European market for decades

A very nice utilitarian example of a mid 19th Century "Pennsylvania" rifle

the manner in which each was worn differed

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard Russian Artillery His body lay in aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Army 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