Original Unissued WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ICHIHARA NAGAMITSU with Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia It later went on to

It later went on to fight in the largest and deadliest battle in the United States Army's history

In great condition and working order

along with two tripwire activated fuses and the hard to find fuse elbow they attach to

This fascinating Blunderbuss sat for many years in an English Naval Collection that was sold well over a decade ago

Original Unissued WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ICHIHARA NAGAMITSU with Scabbard German Awards Medals Badges Insignia It later went on toOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a magnificent UNISSUED USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. We have never seen a Type 98 in such good condition, and we most likely never will again! This is how they are "supposed" to look, without wear removing the gilt accents and browned finish on the brass. The only issue of note is a dent