Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive and two Collar Tabs (pickled

and two Collar Tabs (pickled copper

the date 1914 on the six o’clock arm

one running laterally

original ribbon designed with the American flag flanked by light blue bars on either side

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive and two Collar Tabs (pickledThis 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