Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard colts ) A red band around

) A red band around the base plug on the bottom indicated the detonator was already installed and that the grenade was live

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with original liner and chinstrap

The grip still has most of the rayskin wrapping intact

There is even a crisp and fully legible stylized "boxed" W

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard colts ) A red band aroundOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is lovely service used 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 at arsenal. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and