Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by TAKEHISA with Old Iron Crossguard & Scabbard - dated 1943 New Items involved in 282 days of

involved in 282 days of intense combat over a period from June 1944 through April 1945

was conducted at Long Bay on September 29

Forstschutz units were dispatched to the Reichs Commissariats of "Ostland" and the Ukraine

This lovely doll comes with the original box as well as the original instruction paper

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by TAKEHISA with Old Iron Crossguard & Scabbard - dated 1943 New Items involved in 282 days ofOriginal 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