Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Scabbard, Tassel & Capture Tag MG 08-15 Maxim Very nice vintage WWII WW2

Very nice vintage WWII WW2 Grimes Mfg

There is also some quite fine engraving on the uncovered wood area as well

which is also very faintly marked on the right side of the butt stock

VICTORY stamped on the blade is not an attempt to deceive

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 2032 and the interior

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Scabbard, Tassel & Capture Tag MG 08-15 Maxim Very nice vintage WWII WW2Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is an excellent condition USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. We rarely see Type 98s in such good condition! This is how they are "supposed" to look, without wear removing the gilt accents and browned finish on the brass. There is just a bit of period wear, so it did see some service, but