Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons and Aqua Blue

and Aqua Blue

The blade of this example is 20 1/4 inches long

as well as some light rust damage

"  It was at Anzio that the Germans dubbed the 1st Special Service Force the "Devil's Brigade

Revolutionary War Collection

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons and Aqua BlueOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank