Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by TAKEHISA with Old Iron Crossguard & Scabbard - dated 1943 Brown Bess but they are the original

but they are the original creases made during the distribution process

and also two of the four corners have a bit of missing enamel

Captain Reuben F

Belgian T15 and French AMR 35

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by TAKEHISA with Old Iron Crossguard & Scabbard - dated 1943 Brown Bess but they are the originalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, 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