Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria It is marked with serial

It is marked with serial number 6621 on the lock

Some fitting will be required

It is totally inert

It has had a rack number 23 marked into the right side of the butt stock

The helmet liner is in mint condition

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria It is marked with serialOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a fantastic USGI Bring Back 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. 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