Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Flintlock Pistols by an order dated 13

by an order dated 13 July 1934

of the 45th became the new Group Commander

By the early WWII period typically the cockade would at least be a cast insignia

The back of the bronze medal features "The Great War For Civilization" in all capital letters curved along the top of the medal

The launch medals for the USS Arizona were constructed of either a zinc alloy which is the most common encountered medal

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Flintlock Pistols by an order dated 13Original 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