Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI with Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly however any additional markings are

however any additional markings are unfortunately faded due to powder burn

Full use instructions printed on the rear of mirror

worn by pilots and non-pilots alike

Within a half hour it got dark just like that

It is unfortunately in delicate condition

Original WWII Japanese Army Civilian Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI with Leather Covered Scabbard Category_Spade Grip Assembly however any additional markings areOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Katana in an Army Civilian Shin Gunt (, new military sword) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) were for Civilian employees of the Imperial Japanese Army, and are a lot more variable than the usual Army Officer Type. They are much closer to traditional fittings, without the cherry blossom motifs seen on Officer swords.