real or fake?

[vajo]

I had no much experience with Army Kyu Gunto.

Another collector who purchased this sword asked me if this is real or fake.

 

I would go for real. Nice patina and guilding looks authentic. The blade doesn't look like typical chinese replica. 

 

But overall i have no clue about it because i didn't collect Kyu Gunto.

 

[16k]

I’d go for real too.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Real, I think the inscription was done in the field.

[ChrisW]

Patina all looks real to me. Perhaps a custom order?

[PNSSHOGUN]

The blade is Murato-To process.

[Gilles]

I used to have quite a lot. This is a real one.

[vajo]

Thanks guys, for the fast answer! 

This board is fantastic.

[vajo]

I think the inscription is the Dharma Wheel.

[PNSSHOGUN]

It is the Scared Treasure Medal I think.....

[vajo]

Thanks John, looks like it too!

[Peter Bleed]

I agree with the "REAL" side of this discussion. And I agree that it is probably a a nice early Murata-to - which seem slowly to be finidng a legal place in the history of swords. The engraving on the back strap looks very interesting. Comparing it to a Sacred Treasure is interesting but I am not convinced. I wonder if it might be something like a city/town crest. And I suppose that it could be a family crest.

This is a darn nice sword that deserves thorough research and restoration in Japan IMHO

Peter

[Kiipu]

Early Chinese Republican 18-point star?