Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Battle of Ulundi Named Bring Back c.1879 Spanish Helmets led by Major John Howard

led by Major John Howard (see Operation Deadstick)

Very hard to find on todays market

Dates and markings can vary on canteen and cup

but they were kept in separate enclosures and received much harsher treatment

Bolt with separate firing pin

Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Battle of Ulundi Named Bring Back c.1879 Spanish Helmets led by Major John HowardOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is almost certainly a British soldier's "bring back" this is a totally original to the period ZULU war axe, traditionally referred to as a selepe, carried in the left hand behind the cowhide shield. The short stabbing iklwa spear was carried in the right hand. This very nice example was captured by a Trooper in the NATAL MOUNTED POLICE, and is marked: ULUNDI 1879. TPR. J. WILLIAMS. N. M. P. These markings are carved