The Ethiopian saber, also known as Gurade will usually employ a European imported blades, mounted with typical Ethiopian horn hilt. This fine specific one has a 29 inches long blade beautifully 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 a massive single piece of Rhino horn. The pommel cap is an engraved brass dome. Total length 34 inches. Very good condition. No scabbard. A fine sword.