Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEFUME with Wooden Scabbard MG 42 Accessories This example is not a

This example is not a modern tourist item

This is maker marked A2B

This Indian KHANJAR hilted all-steel flame bladed sword is covered in engraved and embossed floral decorations

- One French brass hilted short sword made with a cut down blade from a Model 1822 Cavalry Saber or similar

Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEFUME with Wooden Scabbard MG 42 Accessories This example is not aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Katana in an Army Civilian Shin Gunt (, new military sword) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) were for Civilian employees of the Imperial Japanese Army, and are a lot more variable than the usual Army Officer Type. They are much closer to traditional fittings, without the cherry blossom motifs seen on Officer swords.