Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Scabbard Stencils 5 inch x 7 inch

5 inch x 7 inch Army Signal Corps photo of Yingst being presented his Silver Star medal by Major General Charles L

The black ten fingered leather liner is marked 1905 and 1906 with some other markings on the underside of two of the fingers

the division moved to that island in April 1943

man some positions up to 300 meters away set into the steep slopes below the abbey walls

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Scabbard Stencils 5 inch x 7 inchOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great 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