Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Field Replaced Handle Royal Air Force Thee first notes that the

Thee first notes that the ship he was on sailed from BROOKLYN

Vandervoort both received the Distinguished Service Cross for their actions in the capture of the town

36 Officers and 287 other ranks

We literally fell from the sky

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Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Field Replaced Handle Royal Air Force Thee first notes that theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in a partial Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. This sword definitely shows signs of use in the field, and at some point lost the entire handle (tsuka) was lost, and replaced by a leather covered