Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEFUME with Wooden Scabbard War of 1812 When American forces entered World

When American forces entered World War I

indicating a size 56 liner for a 62 shell

The black leather liner is in very good condition for its age

Original Item: Acquired by IMA in the late 1980s we have just four of these very rare U

The badge on the fez and slouch hats was a palm tree with the letters RWAFF in a scroll at the base

Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEFUME with Wooden Scabbard War of 1812 When American forces entered WorldOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Katana in an Army Civilian Shin Gunt (, new military sword) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) were for Civilian employees of the Imperial Japanese Army, and are a lot more variable than the usual Army Officer Type. They are much closer to traditional fittings, without the cherry blossom motifs seen on Officer swords.