Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade, Family Crest, and Textured Scabbard British Field Gear William Greener

William Greener

745th Bomb Squadron who's motto was Liberantus Lardassarus Rex

Very truly yours

FOUND IN THE WRECKAGE

with the barrel itself measuring 14"

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade, Family Crest, and Textured Scabbard British Field Gear William GreenerOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in a Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade is in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the