Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of re-engaged with the Royal Navy

re-engaged with the Royal Navy on May 20

United States Army was awarded the Legion of Merit

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “XI

According to the letter

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Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of re-engaged with the Royal NavyThis 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