Just 'won' this at a local auction, will pick it up Monday.
Described as "A rare antique 19th century Victorian British Cavalry Sudanese sabre / sword. With wooden grip. Long curved blade, with point to tip. Measures approx; 80cm long"
Somehow I do not think this is accurate
I'm thinking more Ethiopian. Would like y'alls opinion.
Thanks in advance for any info. I think they meant it was 'acquired' by a UK Cavalry trooper after an argument where the original owner didn't need it any more, and the scabbard was misplaced in the melee.
Bit rusty, hopefully not too deep. At 80cm., it looks more like it's a long dagger or hanger. (Ethiopian shashqa?
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Grip may be a fibrous animal horn rather than wood.