Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Rare Aluminum Scabbard Spanish Military Equipment and forestock

and forestock

and black/orange eagle claw airborne patch on right shoulder

a second series of aviator badges were issued to include a design that has survived to the modern day

The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments

There are two seppa (spacers) around the cross guard

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Rare Aluminum Scabbard Spanish Military Equipment and forestockOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial