Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive According to information gathered in

According to information gathered in 1920

one running laterally

and two Collar Tabs (pickled copper

Collar instituted 1957

(Георгиевский крест

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive According to information gathered inThis 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