Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMASA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel MG 34 Feed Assembly with the colors well retained

with the colors well retained on the exterior

We did see a country doctor

It is now stained overall due to wear and sweat

The enameled silver type Helmet plate bears the Heraldic Shield of  the County of SOMERSET constabulary

A very nice example of the the rare Type 3 1/2 kg Cluster Bomb Munition

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEMASA with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard and Company Grade Tassel MG 34 Feed Assembly with the colors well retainedOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is lovely 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 in the traditional manner. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon