WW2 Japanese Officer's Shin Gunto Type 98/Japanese Officer's Shin Gunto Sword

Shówato blade in mounted pattern 98 signed on the Kanenori tail and dated 18th year of the Showa era (1943), on the day of the third month, with a brown non-commissioned officer's portepe. Japan 1943, length 102 cm. Condition 2

Showato blade in mounted pattern 98 signed on Kanenori blade and dated 18th year of the Showa era (1943), on the third day of the month, with an NCO portepe of brown colour. Japan 1943, length 102 cm. Condition 2, A hand forged Showato blade, the tang of the blade is signed "Kanenori" and dated 18th Year of Showa Period (1943) with brown NCO portepee. Japan 1943, length 102 cm. Condition 2