Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by SHIGEKUNI & Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials Instituted 5 December 1916

Instituted 5 December 1916

and would be awarded the Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe in Gold and the German Cross in Gold

and as far as we can tell is still complete

this was definitely used on a larger vessel

along with the original owner’s initials “H

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by SHIGEKUNI & Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials Instituted 5 December 1916Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in 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 be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the