Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by TAKEHISA with Steel Scabbard and Tassel - dated 1944 U.S. Badges patented in 1860 and commonly

patented in 1860 and commonly worn in a belt holster

The leather hanger and belt loop (broken) are back and are still in decent supple condition

See this original Army film at this link for more information about how to set it up and its capabilities

the black shirt and the Blackshirts fell into disgrace

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by TAKEHISA with Steel Scabbard and Tassel - dated 1944 U.S. Badges patented in 1860 and commonlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice 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 both signed by the maker as well as dated 1944. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese