Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel British Field Gear which is about 1 1/2

which is about 1 1/2 inches long

This was a very effective way of getting large amounts of money quickly

This Musket was found in Kathmandu and was part of our 2003 Nepalese Palace purchase

A nearly identical button can be found in the UK Nation Army Museum collection and seen at this link

The Serial number on the lower receiver tang 214269B denotes year of manufacture as 1886

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel British Field Gear which is about 1 1/2Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back 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 signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol