Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons The 504th PIB was reorganized

The 504th PIB was reorganized and redesignated as the 2nd Battalion

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

The four rings were supplied with the cartridge and gunners discarded the rings that were not needed

Revolutionary War Collection

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Ancient Handmade Blade & Leather Covered Scabbard Antique Smith & Wessons The 504th PIB was reorganizedOriginal 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