Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by KANENAGA & Steel Scabbard The Pacific on HBO (New Old Stock) 18 inch

(New Old Stock) 18 inch forend stock for the Model 1873 "Military Musket" Rifle

green trousers and “barracks’ cover (Peaked Visor)

albeit not a period correct one

This was the greatest Naval loss of life in British waters at that time

This is secured with a lovely nickel plated steel belt buckle

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by KANENAGA & Steel Scabbard The Pacific on HBO (New Old Stock) 18 inchOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in the "High Grade" 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 be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of