Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 M3 Grease Gun Purchased in the 1970s they

Purchased in the 1970s they have been skating around our facility ever since

Here they assisted the 87th Infantry Division and the 11th Armored Division as they attacked east across the Rhine River

Milan's principal sword cutler was BARISONI and this classic double fullered French Cuirassier Sword blade bears

these are substantial brass constructed telescopes over 29” in length

This is definitely a vest that did see time in service

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 M3 Grease Gun Purchased in the 1970s theyOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, 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