Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by FUKUJIMA YOSHISADA dated 1939 with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard ERA and has a lovely green

and has a lovely green finished leather body

including some propaganda shells

The Flight over Vienna propaganda flight

Included is the Regimental fur Busby with maroon/red bag and yellow cap lines

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by FUKUJIMA YOSHISADA dated 1939 with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard ERA and has a lovely greenOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 of rank