Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword Signed HIZEN NO KUNI YOSHITADA with Spring 1940 Date and Steel Scabbard, Service Used Russian Field Gear There were multiple generations of

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Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword Signed HIZEN NO KUNI YOSHITADA with Spring 1940 Date and Steel Scabbard, Service Used Russian Field Gear There were multiple generations ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original Japanese WWII high grade officer katana mounted in Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) military fittings and signed on the tang HIZEN NO KUNI YOSHITADA. The opposite side bears a KIGEN 2600 HARU (Spring 1940) date inscription. The sword is presented in honest service used condition with a 26 1 4" blade, pierced brass tsuba, genuine same grip covering, eight seppa, functional scabbard lock,