Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of flanked by and interlaced with

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

A mixed lot of 14 Hungarian

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

Maker marked "PROVAZNIK A SPOL PRAHA VII"

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 flanked by and interlaced withThis 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