Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by IDO HIDETOSHI with Steel Scabbard Books & Films woodland camouflage pattern

woodland camouflage pattern

Airmen and 1 Japanese male who was the pilot of the boat

The top of the cap features a very nice lay down collar

The shoulder strap also has some fraying and deterioration

- Carved Bone Trench Whistle: The whistle itself is carved from bone

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by IDO HIDETOSHI with Steel Scabbard Books & Films woodland camouflage patternOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a recent military auction, this is very nice service used 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 at arsenal. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a