Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword signed KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 The Pacific on HBO These were always placed so

These were always placed so they were on the outside of the blade

Action type:  Modified Falling-Block

original works of John Gilroy

cotton construction with brass heavy duty zipper and leather reinforcements

was given orders to fly home in June 1945

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword signed KINMICHI with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 The Pacific on HBO These were always placed soOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice 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 both signed by the maker as well as dated 1944. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese