HIH Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie and The Royal Ethiopian Trust Negotiate the Return of Historic Shield from the Battle of Magdala
The return of The Magdala Shield has attracted worldwide press coverage.
Per the press release from The Royal Ethiopian Trust:
[Artwork: David Robert Wooten]
“The shield, one of numerous artifacts seized by British troops following the battle of Magdala in 1868, holds immense cultural value, and was acquired through negotiations with the UK-based Anderson & Garland auction house. The shield had been slated for public auction in February, but was withdrawn following pressure from the Ethiopian government. Under Prince Ermias’ direction, the RET took proactive steps to negotiate the shield’s return to Ethiopia, in keeping with the organization’s mission to protect and celebrate the nation’s cultural treasures.
“‘This shield is not just a historical artifact; it is a symbol of Ethiopia’s history and resilience,’ said Prince Ermias. ‘Our efforts and success in regaining this treasure is a testament to our commitment to preserve our heritage and honor our ancestors who fought for our nation’s sovereignty.'”
For complete details on this and other project visit The Royal Ethiopian Trust website.
