Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle leaving a lovely mustard patina

leaving a lovely mustard patina

Large relief embroidered gold bullion eagle with a light blue background and gold with black "8"

Fortunately someone invented the post WWI "hooter

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 4192 and the interior

but no major defects

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle leaving a lovely mustard patinaOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Army 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