Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MATSUYAMA YOSHINORI with Wooden Scabbard Bayonets on this example the iron

on this example the iron swivel rod is a time of service replacement

Most of the original finish is missing

It features original paint with a yellow band on the body

Santa Isabel Island but the Japanese evacuated the base in September 1943

defeated the 43rd Infantry Division of the Imperial Japanese Army

Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MATSUYAMA YOSHINORI with Wooden Scabbard Bayonets on this example the ironOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Katana in an Army Civilian Shin Gunt (, new military sword) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) were for Civilian employees of the Imperial Japanese Army, and are a lot more variable than the usual Army Officer Type. They are much closer to traditional fittings, without the cherry blossom motifs seen on Officer swords.