Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard French & Indian War B-24M-44-50476

B-24M-44-50476

All steel is polished and the rifle complete with Regimental Markings on the iron Butt plate of:- 48

and "Oscar Christenson Co

This has given it a lovely aged look

the Office of War Information

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard French & Indian War B-24M-44-50476Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged in the traditional manner. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon