Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Extra Long Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Scabbard German Afrikakorp The outstanding combat news for

The outstanding combat news for the month of August was the fact that the Group exhibited its all-around bombing excellence

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in this case a winged horse

though the spring loaded latch that attaches to the scabbard is unfortunately missing

The large badge is circular patinated and silvered tombac

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Extra Long Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Scabbard German Afrikakorp The outstanding combat news forOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent large military auction, this is a very nice 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. 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. This is a very