Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by MAEGAWA KANETSUGU with Scabbard, Capture Tag & Replica Cover Russian Flags “Walla Walla” dated Feb 13

“Walla Walla” dated Feb 13

so the cartouches on the left side of the butt stock are no longer legible

One must remember that the 1790s was an era of panic across Europe and these six muskets are evidence of that

Air Commando

His art spans subjects from Tun Tavern

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by MAEGAWA KANETSUGU with Scabbard, Capture Tag & Replica Cover Russian Flags “Walla Walla” dated Feb 13Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great 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 rank used