Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by TAKEHISA with Steel Scabbard and Tassel - dated 1944 German Military Maps lessons were learned and one

lessons were learned and one minor one was that under inclement weather conditions

Brought back by a USMC veteran and acquired directly from his estate

That action ended the battle for Guadalcanal

It may have been broken in combat and then re-purposed to this very effective

This is one of the most stunning examples of a hate belt we've ever seen

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by TAKEHISA with Steel Scabbard and Tassel - dated 1944 German Military Maps lessons were learned and oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice 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 both signed by the maker as well as dated 1944. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese