Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword named to Lt. Kondo Kenzo with Scabbard U.S. Helmets/Hats OKW) had decided to send

OKW) had decided to send a "blocking force" to Libya to support the Italian army

it was quite powerful in its full loading

It was manufactured between 1890 and 1896 in very small numbers

also known as Prussian Saxony

USMC - RS BOSTON

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword named to Lt. Kondo Kenzo with Scabbard U.S. Helmets/Hats OKW) had decided to sendOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a 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 and