Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of engraved "9oo ANIVERSARIO" on the

engraved "9oo ANIVERSARIO" on the reverse

Maker marked "PROVAZNIK A SPOL PRAHA VII"

where it states that "these pages enshrine a story of patriotic endeavor that is worthy of permanent record"

flanked by and interlaced with ornate silver bullion wire embroidery on the obverse

gilt aluminum "HV" (Heeres Verwaltung) insignia and bronze gilt pip affixed to the upper on each at the neck end

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of engraved "9oo ANIVERSARIO" on theThis sword incorporates a magnetic steel blade, with a semi sharp edge and a dull tip, incorporating a wide spine, with a raised ridge in the centre and butting the fuller that runs two thirds of the length of the blade. A label affixed to one side identifies it as a "RARE AFRICAN SWORD", the steel on the sword possibly a hybrid of European and African technology married together. The blade exhibits surface rust and wear throughout and measures 35 mm