Original WWII Japanese Shin-Gunto Katana with 18th C. Handmade Fullered Blade & Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Japanese Military Maps so very few of these

so very few of these flags remained at the end of the war and most known examples were taken directly removed from tanks by USGIs in the field

and it's a great one

with parts supplied from Enfield

This is most likely a reproduction hilt and scabbard mounted to an original blade

but those were not exactly ideal for flight uniforms

Original WWII Japanese Shin-Gunto Katana with 18th C. Handmade Fullered Blade & Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Japanese Military Maps so very few of theseOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back 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 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 Imperial