Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade, Family Crest, and Textured Scabbard British Replica with wear from age and

with wear from age and use

Next to this is a 11

It is marked on the base of the blade (ricasso) as follows:

attaining the rank of Captain by 1917

The flask has a boiled leather body and measures 4½ x 3⅜ x 12”

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade, Family Crest, and Textured Scabbard British Replica with wear from age 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