Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard Gift Card Mission # 312

Mission # 312

Newel and Kewel

the finish "melts" over time

being assigned to Fifteenth Air Force 55th Bombardment Wing

This is a very nice sturdy British "ARMY / AIR" map of the CHERBOURG & CAEN area of France

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by YOSHIMITSU with Steel Scabbard Gift Card Mission # 312Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, 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 rank