Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard U.S. Civil War Stitched to the rear of

Stitched to the rear of the new cover was a full length strip of webbing looped over at the top to hold an M1910 belt hook

for King Edward VII

This example has a Yugoslavian designed brass screw off fuse

There is also some light corrosion throughout

The body appears to have not been repainted but was stripped and is stamped with the M43A1 designation as well as the year 1942

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard U.S. Civil War Stitched to the rear ofOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is lovely service used condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged at arsenal. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and