Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Short Sword by AMAHIDE with Scabbard U.S. Navy Two weeks after the Munich

Two weeks after the Munich conference in the fall of 1938

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This really is a fantastic set

This wonderful example of the second model smooth bore Nock Volley gun is fully functional

It has an overall length of 40" with a 35" X 1 3/4" blade that has three small fullers on each side

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Short Sword by AMAHIDE with Scabbard U.S. Navy Two weeks after the MunichOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer wakizashi short sword 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