Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUKUNI with Steel Scabbard Percusion Muskets The first number 0 is

The first number 0 is the prefix for "industry"

gave rise to an occasionally expressed view of World War I as "the chemist's war" and also the era where "weapons of mass destruction" were created

which means "Yoshimune Made This"

It is made up of all manner of uniform insignia

JOHN S BARBOUR

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUKUNI with Steel Scabbard Percusion Muskets The first number 0 isOriginal 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 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