Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Rare Aluminum Scabbard Spanish Military Equipment At either side the incident

At either side the incident beam is reflected to the center of the optical bar by a pentaprism

The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments

and much of the original metal finish still present

- Original Japanese WWII canteen in carrier

with a great patina from age

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with Handmade Blade & Rare Aluminum Scabbard Spanish Military Equipment At either side the incidentOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial