Picture credit – Ingrid Langerak
Posted by – Ingrid Langerak

Ethiopian/Eritrean gilded sword cover, worn by the nobility. Silver of approximately 50%, gilded with gold. These pieces cover only the ends of the sword and are worn on special occasions such as going on parade of the Emperor. Dated approximately 1910.

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Tags: 20th Century, Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, gilded, Silver, sword cover