Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by FUJIWARA KANENORI with Steel Scabbard 20th Century This example is marked on

This example is marked on the floating dial as W

French guns on the west bank had begun a constant bombardment of Germans on the east bank

just some light peppering in areas

with visible inspector cartouches

5 centuries

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Edo Period Blade by FUJIWARA KANENORI with Steel Scabbard 20th Century This example is marked onOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 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 rank used by the