Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel British Field Gear A nearly identical button can

A nearly identical button can be found in the UK Nation Army Museum collection and seen at this link

correspondence and more

White lights were used for medical material

prior to it being shipped overseas 5 September 1943

This was a very effective way of getting large amounts of money quickly

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade by YOSHINAO, Scabbard & Tassel British Field Gear A nearly identical button canOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, 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