Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of gilt tombac and

Constructed of gilt tombac and black

1887 in Trenton

there are additional pages pasted in place on pages 4 and 5

War Medal 1939-1945 (NX11001 C

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword certificate_of_authenticity Constructed of gilt tombac andThis 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