Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword marked KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU dated 1942 Breda M-37 Pattern A- 22

Pattern A- 22

and the blade rates in Near Mint condition

and is partially bound in decoratively woven wire

mission and aircraft reassigned to the 152d Fighter Squadron

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword marked KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU dated 1942 Breda M-37 Pattern A- 22Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, 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 used