Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Napoleonic The obverse of this medal

The obverse of this medal bears the uncrowned head of King Edward VII and the inscription

This is a wonderful rare flag with loads of research potential

the blade shape of this example is a Shobu-Zukuri form (sugata)

Imperial Japanese training machine guns were designed by General Nambu for 6

This far ahead of its time "bolt action" Infantry rifle was intended to challenge the the Allin Trapdoor conversion of the Percussion Civil War musket

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Napoleonic The obverse of this medalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 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