Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard Category_MG 34 Mounts was then "retired"

was then "retired"

with the original stitching strong and intact

The buckle is marked on the back with the "barred A" trademark logo of  F

94-27834-BSERIAL NO

U-998 had a displacement of 769 tonnes (757 long tons) when at the surface and 871 tonnes (857 long tons) while submerged

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard Category_MG 34 Mounts was then "retired"Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is lovely 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 weapon and