Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Short Sword by AMAHIDE with Scabbard Russian Machine Guns Spare magazine pouch and wartime

Spare magazine pouch and wartime markings embossed on rear

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the riding boots were fitted with buckled spurs

Lloyd Morris

This is the perfect lot for the beginner who is interested in medal collecting

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Short Sword by AMAHIDE with Scabbard Russian Machine Guns Spare magazine pouch and wartimeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer wakizashi short sword 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 signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon