Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 94 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard - Handmade Blade 21st Century The first Maratha Emperor crowned

The first Maratha Emperor crowned in 1674 was CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI who unified most of Central India under his Mogul rule

The barrel and grip panels show serial number 1514

the neck guard apron is lot number stamped 5009

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 94 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Steel Scabbard - Handmade Blade 21st Century The first Maratha Emperor crownedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 94 Shin Gunto ( kyyon shiki gunt) setting. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. This is a very nice example, and shows only mild use, without much damage or wear. The blade is handmade and was