Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade by KANENORI, Capture Tag & Scabbard Vintage Signs each similarly equipped" in case

each similarly equipped" in case one of the team was injured or his apparatus failed for whatever reason

renaming itself Isuzu Motors in 1949

leading to a friendly era

This is attached to a nickel plated alloy handle with a wide crossguard

and there is the expected water stains around the nozzle and wear and staining to the canvas

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Edo Period Handmade Blade by KANENORI, Capture Tag & Scabbard Vintage Signs each similarly equipped" in caseOriginal 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 tang is in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank