Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of with a hook and eye

with a hook and eye closure

Footnote: To obtain you should have 4 years mountain destination

a cornerstone of the division

engraved "9oo ANIVERSARIO" on the reverse

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 with a hook and eyeThis 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