Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword dated 1942 by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Steel Scabbard French Awards Medals Badges Insignia Additionally all etching marks to

Additionally all etching marks to blade have been removed during the course of its lifetime through sharpening

The handle shows surface oxidation

The dockyard estimated the time to repair Hans Lody at six months or more and the Kriegsmarine gave serious consideration to decommissioning her as uneconomical to repair

Overall a very nice 100% genuine M40 Normandy Camouflage M40 helmet

and on 1 July 1940

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword dated 1942 by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Steel Scabbard French Awards Medals Badges Insignia Additionally all etching marks toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at military show, 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 of