Hello!
I'm brand new to swords, but couldn't resist this purchase of what I gather to be a 2nd pattern type 95 NCO sword. From my research I think it's a Tokyo Arsenal blade with Iijima made fittings, is that correct? Around what year range would this be in your opinions? The numbers match on the scabbard, but they are punched faintly. In my uneducated view I believe this to be original, but please chime in if you're thinking otherwise. I paid $1,100 USD for it which seems to not be a steal by any stretch of the imagination but probably in line from what I'm seeing online.
I'd appreciate any thoughts you folks all have on this piece. Thank you!
