Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KUNITOSHI with Heavily Personalized Leather Covered Scabbard Russian/Soviet Militaria It was originally painted for

It was originally painted for desert operations

James Harold Doolittle was an American military general and aviation pioneer who received the Medal of Honor for his daring raid on Japan during World War II

This book describes each mission in detail including the date

000 antique firearms and accessories come these original issue Martini-Henry combination service and take down tools adopted in August 1874

though there is finish loss and light oxidation

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KUNITOSHI with Heavily Personalized Leather Covered Scabbard Russian/Soviet Militaria It was originally painted forOriginal 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