I think the Marine NCO sword may be a hard sell. Most people who rate wearing them (I.E. Marine NCOs) will only buy the official ones and tend to shy away from discounted versions. Although, IMHO it would be better to spend 1/10th the price on a decorative one for the wall than an official one. I for one, have my NCO sword safely wrapped up and in storage so as not to damage it until I can give it to my son.