Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ASANO KANEZANE with Handmade Blade MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and the lower barrel band

and the lower barrel band is U marked

It comes with all required Metal fittings and a white cloth tag for Name and/or Regiment markings

The serial number is 377849B denoting the year of manufacture as 1891

Army Issue German Language Guide

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ASANO KANEZANE with Handmade Blade MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and the lower barrel bandOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back 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, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol