Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Ō-Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Blade by KUNIHIRO with "False Length" Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force This is a very nice

This is a very nice World War Two Era U

was only issued for five years being superseded in 1926 by the Modelo 26

The spike is slightly misshapen around the base

each fitted with flaps which can snap open or closed as needed (the interior reverse of one of the snaps is marked “WOCH”)

The brass fuze housing itself is dated 12 六 十 昭

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Ō-Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Blade by KUNIHIRO with "False Length" Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force This is a very niceOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade is in good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the