Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade, Family Crest, and Textured Scabbard British Field Gear Scott Madding as commander and

Scott Madding as commander and MSG Robert L

They had made Brodie MkII helmet shells from 1940-43

When all was done

with the barrel itself measuring 14"

especially with all the parts still intact and on the original display stand

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade, Family Crest, and Textured Scabbard British Field Gear Scott Madding as commander andOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in a Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade is in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the