Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Spade Grip Assembly In a symbolic propaganda move

In a symbolic propaganda move

Condition of this cap is good

The bow measures approximately 35” x 18”

A further raid was planned for 7 May 1945

This is a Classic style of the Ethan Allen design of the period

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard & Tassel Spade Grip Assembly In a symbolic propaganda moveOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice 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 is almost certainly wartime production, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and