Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns and overall this helmet does

and overall this helmet does not seem to have been extensively used when it was reissued for the Vietnam War

Most of the photos are labeled and dated

with nice checkering

was also anticipating the future

Handguard Dimensions: 3 1/2" width x 7 3/4" length

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KANETAKA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns and overall this helmet doesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice 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 appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and