Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive the Army of the Philippines

the Army of the Philippines

Collar instituted 1957

There is a large scar over (the) occipito-parietal region and (the) man complains of dullness over (the) right side of (his) head

(Георгиевский крест

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive the Army of the PhilippinesThis 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