Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria Original Item: Officially known as

Original Item: Officially known as the Mk III cocking indicator this is the short later indicator

These bayonet are of the early war pattern

American planners thought it merited a separate attack

Some fitting will be required

where it evolved into Audi

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana with Handmade Double Temper Line Blade & Steel Scabbard Japanese Militaria Original Item: Officially known asOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a fantastic 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