The Ethiopian saber, also known as Gurade will usually employ a European imported blades, mounted with typical Ethiopian horn hilt. This specific one has a 35 inches long blade etched with floral design and with the Ethiopian Emperor emblem ( Lion of Judea) and the face of Menelik II, the emperor of Ethiopia (1885-1913) and marked with Amharic letters. The hilt is made of two sectors of Rhino horn. The pommel cap is brass. Original hide scabbard, covered with tooled leather. Total length 36 inches. Very good condition. Few pitted spots on the