Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEUJI with Steel Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel - dated 1943 U.S. Militaria And you remember how training

And you remember how training was conducted for those hardy souls who were still able to sit up

It does look to have been repainted while in service

This is definitely a hard to find example

The pommel cap is the three-stage type often used on the full sized dagger

but it makes for a great research project

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEUJI with Steel Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel - dated 1943 U.S. Militaria And you remember how trainingOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, 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 of