Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASANORI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Spanish Artillery History of the 42nd Infantry

History of the 42nd Infantry Division in WWI:

Note: Cartridges are U

indicating that it was made in 1856 when the percussion system was well established

It is the best

most likely an arsenal replacement from when the revolver was serviced

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASANORI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Spanish Artillery History of the 42nd InfantryOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice 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 both signed by the maker as well as dated 1944. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese