Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Post War Reworked Katana Sword by NAGAMITSU with Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and the chest type

and the chest type

We were not able to locate a maker mark on the body

This is a nice example of an M1917 SBR Gas Mask in size 3 complete with mask

On the morning of November 6

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Post War Reworked Katana Sword by NAGAMITSU with Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and the chest typeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is a an interesting 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