Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout Wilson who was an officer

Wilson who was an officer aboard the B-24 "Rage in Heaven" 44-40165 which was assigned to the Eighth Air Force

appears to be that of the Sasaki Clan

There are no stress cracks

and then imported into the state of Louisiana

As with any revolver of this age though

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Steel Scabbard Disallow PayPal & Amazon Checkout Wilson who was an officerOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is a very nice 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 appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion, and has a lovely temper line. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank