A Couople of Sudanese Swords (Kaskara) for Comment

Edster · 9th May 2018, 12:25 PM

Here is a site for a similar sword with a German blade from Rubylane dealer and an ID of the "G.G" mark. "GESETZLICH GESCHUETZT stamp. This means "protected by law" and is a trademark stamp." Apparently, many blade makers used the mark.

https://www.rubylane.com/item/61838-...ik-II-Imperial

Here is a discussion from another forum.
http://www.swordforum.com/forums/sho...fy-my-swords-1

Hope this helps.

TVV · 9th May 2018, 05:36 PM

Iain and Ed, thank you for your responses. I believe the writing is the same as on the Oriental Arms sold gurade, in which case it would be "Comptoir Europeen" under the lion of Judah and "Acier Superein" under the St. George image on the other side. Neither point to a maker or dealer.

Does anyone know if the Lion of Judah was used by the Solomonic dynasty, starting with Menelik II, or if it was used by the preceding dynasties as well? I suspect the blade was produced during Menelik II's reign, and if so, that would place it most likely in the early 20th century and certainly after the famous battles of Gallabat and Adwa.

Teodor

9th May 2018, 12:25 PM	#1
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 415	Here is a site for a similar sword with a German blade from Rubylane dealer and an ID of the "G.G" mark. "GESETZLICH GESCHUETZT stamp. This means "protected by law" and is a trademark stamp." Apparently, many blade makers used the mark. https://www.rubylane.com/item/61838-...ik-II-Imperial Here is a discussion from another forum. http://www.swordforum.com/forums/sho...fy-my-swords-1 Hope this helps.

9th May 2018, 05:36 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,664	Iain and Ed, thank you for your responses. I believe the writing is the same as on the Oriental Arms sold gurade, in which case it would be "Comptoir Europeen" under the lion of Judah and "Acier Superein" under the St. George image on the other side. Neither point to a maker or dealer. Does anyone know if the Lion of Judah was used by the Solomonic dynasty, starting with Menelik II, or if it was used by the preceding dynasties as well? I suspect the blade was produced during Menelik II's reign, and if so, that would place it most likely in the early 20th century and certainly after the famous battles of Gallabat and Adwa. Teodor