Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei

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

1887 in Trenton

there are additional pages pasted in place on pages 4 and 5

on September 14

Constructed of gilt tombac and black

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword certificate_of_authenticity the reverse with a ReichszeugmeistereiThis 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