Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Scabbard, Tassel & Capture Tag MG 08-15 Maxim Introduced in the early years

Introduced in the early years of the 20th Century

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which is also very faintly marked on the right side of the butt stock

There is also some quite fine engraving on the uncovered wood area as well

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 2032 and the interior

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by KOJIMA KANENORI with Scabbard, Tassel & Capture Tag MG 08-15 Maxim Introduced in the early yearsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is an excellent condition USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. We rarely see Type 98s in such good condition! This is how they are "supposed" to look, without wear removing the gilt accents and browned finish on the brass. There is just a bit of period wear, so it did see some service, but