Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive within an inscription of “MEINE

within an inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

minor soiling and fading evident

(Medaille Verdienst im Kriege 1914)

maker marked "JEROU BP VÁCI UTCA 39" on the button hole attachment

two other small discoloured patches further along on the bullion

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive within an inscription of “MEINEThis 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