Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive bearing the motto "AUSPICIUM MELIORIS

bearing the motto "AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI" (A token of a better age) in gold bullion wire

(Medaille Verdienst im Kriege 1914)

within an inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

minor soiling and fading evident

A Second War General Assult Badge - In silver zinc

Africa, Central. A Traditional African Sword Archive bearing the motto "AUSPICIUM MELIORISThis 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