Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword named to Lt. Kondo Kenzo with Scabbard WWII had their 13

had their 13

The shell is stamped ET66 indicating that Eisenhuttenwerk AG

The Sturmabteilung-Wehrmannschaft (Storm Division Military Team) was the military training defense group of the SA and was formed in 1939

Entered the military service for Montana

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword named to Lt. Kondo Kenzo with Scabbard WWII had their 13Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military auction, 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