Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered

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

Air Forces

oxidation spots and surface wear

Bronze Medal Version

""Signum Fidei"" (The Sign of Faith) has been the motto of the Brothers of the Christian Schools since the days of Saint John Baptist De La Salle

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword United Republic of the obverse bearing a machine-embroideredThis 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