The Ethiopian saber, also known as Gurade will usually employ a European imported blades. This specific one has a 32 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 of military style with white metal D guard bakalit grip and lion head pommel. Total length 36 inches. Good condition. Lightly blackened blade. Minor chips to the grip. No scabbard. Low price.