Original Japanese WWII USGI Bring Back Nickel Plated Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 GWOT which is a 1st model

which is a 1st model with a date

This is a great pair of medium large German Officer's Jackboot Riding Boots in black leather

with some small tears along the bottom

This lovely WWI-manufactured siren is in non-working condition

Shooting competitions were common during the pre-war years as way to both improve marksmanship and also foster a sense of friendly competition / comradery among the troops

Original Japanese WWII USGI Bring Back Nickel Plated Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 GWOT which is a 1st modelOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is a real USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 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