Ethiopian Saber of Menilek II

45Auto · Yesterday, 06:04 PM

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 · Yesterday, 06:06 PM

Additional images:

45Auto · Yesterday, 06:08 PM

The other side of the blade and some of the leather work on the scabbard...

werecow · Yesterday, 06:27 PM

I've seen similar GG markings on British swords, like the 1786 spadroon below.

TVV · Yesterday, 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 · Yesterday, 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 · Yesterday, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

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 · Today, 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 · Today, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werecow

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

Yesterday, 06:04 PM	#1
45Auto Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	Ethiopian Saber of Menilek II 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. Attached Images

Yesterday, 06:06 PM	#2
45Auto Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	Additional images: Attached Images

Yesterday, 06:08 PM	#3
45Auto Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	The other side of the blade and some of the leather work on the scabbard... Attached Images

Yesterday, 06:27 PM	#4
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 671	I've seen similar GG markings on British swords, like the 1786 spadroon below. Attached Images

Yesterday, 08:59 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,760	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!

Yesterday, 09:12 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,699	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

Today, 03:53 AM	#8
werecow Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Leiden, NL Posts: 671	Does this also apply to the British sword above, i.e. does this one happen to have a German made blade?