Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel Category_Fusee Spring & Cover A black period with which

A black period with which to close World War Two

finding authentic (beware many fakes) porcelain building signs from the Third Reich has become quite difficult in the collector's market

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The leather case have some condition issues such as separating seams but nothing major

The iron foresight has an ivory blade

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel Category_Fusee Spring & Cover A black period with whichOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese 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 symbol