Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by HATTORI MASAHIRO with Steel Scabbard and Tassel Snider Rifles & Bayonets The 7th Regiment of the

The 7th Regiment of the New York Militia

It wasn't always issued to volunteer regiments during the Civil War

The Command Car is approximately 30" in length and 14" wide

Internet research unfortunately has been unclear on the exact designation

being assigned to the new Fifth Air Force being formed after the withdraw from the Philippines of remaining heavy bombers

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by HATTORI MASAHIRO with Steel Scabbard and Tassel Snider Rifles & Bayonets The 7th Regiment of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a collector, this is a very nice 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, along with other markings. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese