Schutztruppe?

[pointystuff]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW1-1915-German-Simson-Co-Artillery-Sword-South-West-African-Schutztruppe-W15-/180778758343?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1740f0c7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

How do the markings indicate use in Africa?

 

[Chip Minx]

Must be the crowned W, for West Africa. :lol:

Chip