Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard French & Indian War 5”Shoulder to sleeve: 20”Shoulder to

5”Shoulder to sleeve: 20”Shoulder to shoulder: 17

This has given it a lovely aged look

Subsequent to the Allied invasion of the continent

The helmet’s suspension is in good shape though there is some heavy wear

Doolittle was named Eighth Air Force Commander

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard French & Indian War 5”Shoulder to sleeve: 20”Shoulder toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, 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 in the traditional manner. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon