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45Auto 6th April 2026 06:04 PM
Ethiopian Saber of Menilek II
 
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Hi everyone, As soon as I saw the "concurring lion of Judea" I knew this was Ethiopian. But it also has the name of Menilek II, a pivotal historical figure in African history. My question is who made this sword? I GG a German maker?

Thank you in advance.

45Auto 6th April 2026 06:06 PM
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45Auto 6th April 2026 06:08 PM
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The other side of the blade and some of the leather work on the scabbard...

werecow 6th April 2026 06:27 PM
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I've seen similar GG markings on British swords, like the 1786 spadroon below.

TVV 6th April 2026 08:59 PM
My understanding of the GG mark is that it stands for Gesetzlich Geschutzt, very loosely translates into "patented". So yes, it does signify a German made blade, but does not belong to any maker in particular. Nice sword!

Sajen 6th April 2026 09:12 PM
Yes, GG means "gesetzlich geschützt"! And it's also correct that it doesn't belong to a special maker. And yes, German, most probably Solingen.

Regards,
Detlef

Pertinax 6th April 2026 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sajen (Post 302952)
Yes, GG means "gesetzlich geschützt"! And it's also correct that it doesn't belong to a special maker. And yes, German, most probably Solingen.

Regards,
Detlef
This stamp indicates that the company has received a patent for the production of this type of product.

werecow 7th April 2026 03:53 AM
Does this also apply to the British sword above, i.e. does this one happen to have a German made blade?

Sajen 7th April 2026 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by werecow (Post 302957)
Does this also apply to the British sword above, i.e. does this one happen to have a German made blade?
Hi Nathan,

I guess it's like that! But I am far away from being an expert for European blades! ;)

Regards,
Detlef


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