Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of A mixed lot of 14

A mixed lot of 14 Hungarian

gilt aluminum "HV" (Heeres Verwaltung) insignia and bronze gilt pip affixed to the upper on each at the neck end

8 mm x 100

Maker marked "PROVAZNIK A SPOL PRAHA VII"

Footnote: The first squadrons of Royal Canadian Air Cadets were established in 1941

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of A mixed lot of 14This 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