Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Guntō Officer’s Katana with Handmade Mumei Blade and Labeled Fabric-Covered Wood Scabbard MG 34 Accessories and took part in the

and took part in the Normandy invasion in June 1944

Most all were made with cast BRASS hilts but this example is made from 100% STEEL

The cocking handle and safety have been repainted different colors

There are four small rings on the edges meant to hold the carrying strap which is now absent

The cover depicts a map of France & Italy with the locations where the Black Devils sent the Germans running

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Guntō Officer’s Katana with Handmade Mumei Blade and Labeled Fabric-Covered Wood Scabbard MG 34 Accessories and took part in theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military auction, this is a very good 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. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. The tang is