Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard ERA authorized by Act of Congress

authorized by Act of Congress

Besides the true blip reflected from the target

The catch hook for the pinback is missing

it was just a cigarette

Purple Heart report

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Blade & Aluminum Scabbard ERA authorized by Act of CongressOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 symbol