Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War 1944 Type Shin-gunto Katana Sword in Steel Scabbard Historical Military Books Barrel Length: 42 Inches

Barrel Length: 42 Inches

The 44th was in the vanguard of that expansion

Until fast attack transports entered the Navy

Doing everything from direct combat support

All of the stitching and brass staples are still intact

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War 1944 Type Shin-gunto Katana Sword in Steel Scabbard Historical Military Books Barrel Length: 42 InchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a private collector, this is a late wartime production Japanese Army Officer's Katana, in fittings commonly called the "Late 1944" pattern. These were made quickly and relatively cheaply, using irong fittings and much less ornate designs, making these one of the simpler varieties of Gunto. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army