Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KOJIMA KATSUMASA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns The helmet is in overall

The helmet is in overall excellent

By LONG and dated 1918

It also looks to have been shortened by moving the leather adjustment tab about 6 3/4"

This is sure to make a great addition to any WWII Collection

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Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KOJIMA KATSUMASA with Steel Scabbard Antique Long Guns The helmet is in overallOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is an excellent 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 be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon