Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword certificate_of_authenticity retaining an original frog

retaining an original frog

I am reluctantly forced to the conclusion that he is deceased

the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M9/89” with a maker’s mark of “HILLENBRAND & BRÖER

Constructed of gilt tombac and black

(Freistaat Hessen): In silver bronze

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword certificate_of_authenticity retaining an original frogThis 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