Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War 1944 Type Shin-gunto Katana Sword in Steel Scabbard U.S. Equipment After surviving fierce battles against

After surviving fierce battles against the NSDAP's in 1941 as a tank commander

but the introduction of stronger metals made it possible

- Portion of a Japanese military wool blanket

notable for his victory at the Battle of Algeciras

In an attempt to promote physical fitness

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War 1944 Type Shin-gunto Katana Sword in Steel Scabbard U.S. Equipment After surviving fierce battles againstOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from a private collector, this is a late wartime production Japanese Army Officer's Katana, in fittings commonly called the "Late 1944" pattern. These were made quickly and relatively cheaply, using iron fittings and much less ornate designs, making these one of the simpler varieties of Gunto. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the