Hudson

I know it’s not directly sword related but thought y’all may have some insights. Friend of mine got this a lot at local auction. I’m leaning toward repro given the kind of rough casting at the edges and I haven’t found original examples that are numbered like this. what do you think, real? Repro?

I am a new member but have been reading and learning from this forum for a while. I have been collecting Japanese firearms for a while and more recently Japanese militaria and swords. I am thinking of working on how I display these items and am considering building an nco manikin. I know type 95 swords were issued to NCOs but at what rank would one be issued a sword? Lowly corporals? sergeants? I ask because I have an opportunity to buy a sergeant uniform shirt and pants but would only get it if it makes sense as part of a display along with my shin gunto…