Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Post War Reworked Katana Sword by NAGAMITSU with Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout with the lacquer top coat

with the lacquer top coat chipped off in some areas

It has no buttons and closes at the front with internal hooks

Lieutenant bars

While there were numerous designations used internally and by collectors

Copper wire wrapping is fully intact with no fraying

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Post War Reworked Katana Sword by NAGAMITSU with Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout with the lacquer top coatOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is a an interesting 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