Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard WWI Shoulder to shoulder: 17"

Shoulder to shoulder: 17"

This bayonet was also used by Austria and Finland

completed 6 operational missions over German

Near the muzzle there is more oxidation

in which they reached Norfolk

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard WWI Shoulder to shoulder: 17"Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Army 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