Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 Beretta Original Item: One-of-a-kind: Robert Eugene

Original Item: One-of-a-kind: Robert Eugene Hollenbeck (ASN 37 529 309) was born on June 15th

upon which Regions were represented

It was produced by Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne from 1873 to 1887 in about 337

Front and back complete with heavy gilt wire fringe (gilt has faded)

- Original complete lower frame assembly

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 Beretta Original Item: One-of-a-kind: Robert EugeneOriginal 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