Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 British Machine Guns They were already mounted on

They were already mounted on grey horses by this stage and were already being referred to as the Grey Dragoons

probably the 4 month of April

Just what many British Officers carried on their Sam Brown belts

Surcharge confirming government (military) ownership

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 British Machine Guns They were already mounted onOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade 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