Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KUNITOSHI with Heavily Personalized Leather Covered Scabbard 81mm Mortar The two stars on the

The two stars on the ribbon indicate that it was awarded twice to the soldier who received it

It participated as a part of the Army of the Potomac in the Second Battle of Bull Run and then the subsequent Maryland Campaign

Mission # 320

and 2 spare tinted lenses still in their small round cases

which a Polish

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KUNITOSHI with Heavily Personalized Leather Covered Scabbard 81mm Mortar The two stars on theOriginal 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