Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword Signed HIZEN NO KUNI YOSHITADA with Spring 1940 Date and Steel Scabbard, Service Used Russian Field Gear possibly for a Ruby

possibly for a Ruby

We were not able to see any maker code on the floor plate

The States of New York and Ohio purchased many of these

Army Air Forces during a practice rescue flight near a Canadian Army post

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword Signed HIZEN NO KUNI YOSHITADA with Spring 1940 Date and Steel Scabbard, Service Used Russian Field Gear possibly for a RubyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original Japanese WWII high grade officer katana mounted in Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) military fittings and signed on the tang HIZEN NO KUNI YOSHITADA. The opposite side bears a KIGEN 2600 HARU (Spring 1940) date inscription. The sword is presented in honest service used condition with a 26 1 4" blade, pierced brass tsuba, genuine same grip covering, eight seppa, functional scabbard lock,