Original WWII Service Worn Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KINMICHI with Scabbard - dated 1944 Martini-Henry Accessories and then moved to Pearl

and then moved to Pearl Harbor on 17 February to receive needed repairs

The Japanese continued to meddle in Siberian affairs for another two years in a futile effort to carve out a puppet state

The regiment

occupy its new position

Original WWII Service Worn Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KINMICHI with Scabbard - dated 1944 Martini-Henry Accessories and then moved to PearlOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is a very nice "Service Worn" 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