Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories Then in 1943 all M18

Then in 1943 all M18 and M40 helmets were withdrawn to have a new sawdust mixed matte black paint applied over the original paint

with a lot of the factory cross grain polish still intact

so the effective range against tanks was around 300 m

takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Specialist Fourth Class George O

and it has a knurled press stud

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by OSAWA KANEHISA with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories Then in 1943 all M18Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, 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 signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank