Original WWII Japanese Type 94 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with 18th Century Blade by HIDEKUNI & Field Grade Officer Tassel MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly These flank the top line

These flank the top line of text on the topper:

dating from the 1870's

In very presentable condition being fully polished so that the iron and brass are in their best light

It is covered in various stamping denoting Trooper's number H / 49 on the trigger guard and faintly now on the bottom of wood stock 2

The blade is marked 864 on one side

Original WWII Japanese Type 94 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with 18th Century Blade by HIDEKUNI & Field Grade Officer Tassel MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly These flank the top lineOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collector, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 94 Shin Gunto ( kyyon shiki gunt) setting. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945. This is the earlier pattern used, with more ornate and complicated aspects compared to the later type 98 fittings.