Medals and Coins, Arms and Armour - 22nd June 2021
Lot 224
λ Ethiopia: Emperor Menelik II: a sword
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £120
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Description
λ Ethiopia: Emperor Menelik II: a sword, possibly for the royal guard, curved blade 30 in. with etched panels incorporating profiles of the Emperor and the figure of St George, Amharic scrip, retailed by Keverkoff & Co; rhinoceros horn hilt of indigenous form, red hide scabbard.