art-of-swords:Kiliç Sword Dated: late 19th centuryProvenance: Eritrea - a gift to the tribal chiefs
art-of-swords:Kiliç Sword Dated: late 19th centuryProvenance: Eritrea - a gift to the tribal chiefs of the A. O. I.Measurements: overall length 105 cmThe sword feature a wide, single-and false-edged blade with wide fuller, engraved and gilt on blue ground with Umberto I, Savoy coat of arms and floral motifs at the first part. The Oriental, white, metallic hilt has horn grip scales, while the wooden scabbard is covered in leather and engraved.Source: Copyright © 2016 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L. -- source link