Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Named Scabbard Cover & Star Stamped Handmade Blade Medals It was originally awarded to

It was originally awarded to Luftwaffe personnel after completion of the required number of six jumps

but could be from prior to WW1

Originally these would have been able to screw off

the MkIII rifle was accepted into service LOC 3998 “Rifle Breech loading

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Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Named Scabbard Cover & Star Stamped Handmade Blade Medals It was originally awarded toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the 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 marked with the RJT Star proof, and is handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of