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Aurangzeb · 11th May 2005, 03:46 AM

Greetings To Everyone !

Here I have posted what has been described as a 19th century Somalian 'Billao'. The measurement of the blade is 7.5 inches long by 2 inches wide at it's widest point. Brass spacers are sandwiched in between the two sections of horn handle. It's handle is made of horn and of course shows several 'nicks and dings' from useage. It sports a sturdy blade with steel butt-cap. The front of the sheath is hardened white leather, while the back is a softer brown leather. There is a 'belt loop' cut into the back of the sheath. Not very visable in the accompanying pictures is an 'X' shape design pressed into the soft leather. As received, the sheath required some minor repair work which was successful. Shown in one of the digital photographs is an 'Italian Mandate' Somalia 1950 1 Centesimo coin.
Your comments, as always, are most welcome.

Enjoy !
Mark..

11th May 2005, 03:46 AM	#1
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Somalian Billao Greetings To Everyone ! Here I have posted what has been described as a 19th century Somalian 'Billao'. The measurement of the blade is 7.5 inches long by 2 inches wide at it's widest point. Brass spacers are sandwiched in between the two sections of horn handle. It's handle is made of horn and of course shows several 'nicks and dings' from useage. It sports a sturdy blade with steel butt-cap. The front of the sheath is hardened white leather, while the back is a softer brown leather. There is a 'belt loop' cut into the back of the sheath. Not very visable in the accompanying pictures is an 'X' shape design pressed into the soft leather. As received, the sheath required some minor repair work which was successful. Shown in one of the digital photographs is an 'Italian Mandate' Somalia 1950 1 Centesimo coin. Your comments, as always, are most welcome. Enjoy ! Mark.. Attached Images