Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard U.S. Civil War Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel

Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel scabbard

There is also some light corrosion throughout

The body appears to have not been repainted but was stripped and is stamped with the M43A1 designation as well as the year 1942

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Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Wooden Scabbard U.S. Civil War Accompanied by its nickel-plated steelOriginal 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