Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword dated 1942 by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms Red painted patch on the

Red painted patch on the ripcord flap indicating that this is a Group 1 pack complete with cadmium plated fixtures

Original Item: We supplied a lot of these for both Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers

and other personnel during the war

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That brings to an end the saga of the A-models

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword dated 1942 by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms Red painted patch on theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at military show, 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 symbol of