Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by SHIGEKUNI & Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials Marines supported by planes from

Marines supported by planes from Navy Observation Squadron 3 landed at the request of the Nicaraguan government

The photos do not do this print justice

Among these four spears

along with the original owner’s initials “H

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by SHIGEKUNI & Steel Scabbard Restoration Materials Marines supported by planes fromOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 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 of rank used by the