Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard German Militaria “Squadron Scramble Card Game No

“Squadron Scramble Card Game No

It is even maker marked and dated on the back: CARL BUSSE / MAINZ / 1941

Advance into Germany

or at least served there

many of these DRAGOON BROWN BESSES were shipped to over for the conflict

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard German Militaria “Squadron Scramble Card Game NoOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 of rank