Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Family Blade & Aluminum Scabbard MG 34 Reciever Assembly Will show use and minor

Will show use and minor pitting

she sank the British ship Silveray

and were never able to be used as any type of weapon

as a memento of his courage & devotion

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Family Blade & Aluminum Scabbard MG 34 Reciever Assembly Will show use and minorOriginal 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 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 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