Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by HIBINO KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard Iraq with the Normandy campaign ended

with the Normandy campaign ended the battalion moved through France

as compared to a standard musket barrel of 39 inches

The Moroccan leather covering the scabbard nicely matches the grip does shoe wear and tearing in the finish

It also has a fabric label sewn onto the can carry strap indicating that it was issued to Meyer

British and Canadian troops had intended to capture the town on D-Day

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by HIBINO KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard Iraq with the Normandy campaign endedOriginal 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