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10th October 2006, 08:34 PM
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Welcome ...
gman:
Welcome to the Forum. This sword is likely Ethiopian. There is an excellent current thread here that describes these swords: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3270 We don't provide appraisals on the Forum, but you might PM or email one of the members who specializes in these swords and ask them off line for an appraisal. Ian. Edit: I see Ron beat me to it! 
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10th October 2006, 10:58 PM
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Thank you for the information.
You guys are amazing!
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16th October 2006, 11:53 PM
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To add a bit more information, that lion is the crest of the Ethiopian emperors, who bear the title of "Conquering Lion of Judah," among other titles. The Imperial house traces its roots back to the son of King Solomon of Israel and Queen Makeda of Sheba, who was named Menelik. They are refered to as the "Solomonic Dynasty" for this reason.
I can't tell if the crown on the other side of the blade has a head under it, but the crown is recognizably that of the Ethiopian emperors, as well: http://www.angelfire.com/ny/ethiocrown/Haile.html |
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