Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Perforated Guard & Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras • Brass Crossguard

• Brass Crossguard

Western Australia

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WWII parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint with rear seam and swivel bails

History and designThe Hotchkiss was based on a design by Captain Baron A

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Perforated Guard & Steel Scabbard Nepalese Cache Extras • Brass CrossguardOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great 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