Original Victorian Era East African Sword, Long Lion Spear & Shield Set from the Maasai People Category_Martini-Henry Accessories This decoration was instituted on

This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief of the German Army

linking with the British landings at Gold to the east

walnut stock

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Original Victorian Era East African Sword, Long Lion Spear & Shield Set from the Maasai People Category_Martini-Henry Accessories This decoration was instituted onOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Here we have a lovely East African Warriors set, brought home to England we are told before World War One by a plantation owner. The items are all Victoran era, originating from the East African Maasai people, and represent typical examples of the arms they used in the 19th century. The first piece of the set is a typical Maasai short sword, known as a "semi", which comes with most of its original leather