Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Rinji Seikishi Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMUNE with Scabbard and Post War Tassel - Dated 1945 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) A great barely used M3

A great barely used M3 knife from a desirable maker

Front Length: 22”

so do not be alarmed if you find the mine itself bound with rubber bands

indicating Schlueter manufactured this helmet in late 1945

Though it does appear to be made of gold bullion thread

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Rinji Seikishi Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMUNE with Scabbard and Post War Tassel - Dated 1945 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) A great barely used M3Original Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military show, this is an lovely condition late war style Japanese officer Katana, with an arsenal made blade. It is in the standard 1944 pattern fittings, officially known as the (Rinji Seikishi) or "Special Contingency" version of the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These fittings, while often called the P 1944, were in fact designed in 1938, but didn't really see