Kebur Zabagna
imperial bodyguards of Ethiopia
The Honor Guard or native name Kebur Zabagna. (Amharic; ክብር ዘበኛ) is a guard unit equivalent to Imperial Guard. This Guard unit was created in 1917 under Empress Zewditu I and ended at the last Emperor of Ethiopia resigned in 1974.
Honor Guard | |
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Active | 1917-1974 |
Country | Ethiopian Empire |
Branch | The Army of the Ethiopian Empire |
Garrison/HQ | Addis Ababa |
Engagements | World War II, Korean War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Emperor Haile Selassie I |