Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KANEYOSHI with Tassel & Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard British Flare Guns These wonderful items come ready

These wonderful items come ready for further research and display

They bear a striking resemblance to other mess tins used by European countries during the time

“We will kill many Americans

The rim is numbered 29793 and was allegedly issued to Roy L

with about 100 other swords

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KANEYOSHI with Tassel & Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard British Flare Guns These wonderful items come readyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in a "Simplified" Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the standard Type 98. 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