Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Field Replaced Handle Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets The visor / peak on

The visor / peak on this cap is black-finished "vulcanfibre"

This is a very nice example of the classic ZULU Warrior's knobkerrie battle club

with some wear from use and being exposed to water

and the snap is still functional

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Field Replaced Handle Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets The visor / peak onOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in a partial Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. This sword definitely shows signs of use in the field, and at some point lost the entire handle (tsuka) was lost, and replaced by a leather covered