Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard Gift Card ' on the other

' on the other

the finish "melts" over time

with some areas chipped out due to the texture of the paint

• Left Arm

Note: helmets show wear from 50+years of storage and might have surface rust and/or small dings

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard Gift Card ' on the otherOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 symbol of rank