Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by TAKEHISA with Old Iron Crossguard & Scabbard - dated 1943 Brown Bess Helbig at the top and

Helbig at the top and in the middle of the logo/name is Gagller in script and at bottom is Steinbac

European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two battle stars

The attached hangers are very nice

and also two of the four corners have a bit of missing enamel

It also was designed to mount a bayonet

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana by TAKEHISA with Old Iron Crossguard & Scabbard - dated 1943 Brown Bess Helbig at the top andOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, 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