Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard Schwarzlose MG Prior to that there were

Prior to that there were many different "cartridge systems" utilized by many different makers

The fall of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely permitted Union troops to subsequently enter Mobile unopposed after the Army of Mobile evacuated the City

indicating 1943 manufacture by Markes & Co

as well as a beautiful Tanto Bukuro (short sword bag) add Fusa Himo for tying it closed

Contract for Civil War use

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard Schwarzlose MG Prior to that there wereOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production High Grade 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