Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYUKI with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1945 Japanese Ordnance Laos from 10 to 13

Laos from 10 to 13 April 1972

- USAAF Oxygen Mask Type A-14 manufactured by Ohio Chemical

The scabbard lock appears to have been intentionally removed during the conversion process

Overall length: 11 5/8”

It still does function

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYUKI with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1945 Japanese Ordnance Laos from 10 to 13Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a recent military auction, this is lovely condition 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 have been hand forged at arsenal. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol