Zanzibar/Yemen Saif with an Ethiopian Blade

Tim Simmons · 12th March 2009, 07:53 PM

Ron's comments were at first a little frightening but I think he is dead right. I might even suggest that this is British work. I suspect this sword has been made from one of those late 19th century British patern cavalry sabres, some with a slight curve and others striaght with the Maltese cross pieced bowl used in Omdurman. I believe the British had some influence on Ethiopian forces in the 20s and 30s.

12th March 2009, 07:53 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Ron's comments were at first a little frightening but I think he is dead right. I might even suggest that this is British work. I suspect this sword has been made from one of those late 19th century British patern cavalry sabres, some with a slight curve and others striaght with the Maltese cross pieced bowl used in Omdurman. I believe the British had some influence on Ethiopian forces in the 20s and 30s.