Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Circa 1879 Availability_International The troopers overwhelmingly preferred the

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Cap features cotton twill construction

The most exciting SMG of post WW2 years

Some of the breech-blocks bear the marks of the Royal Gun Factory and dates in the 1902–4 period

Condition of these gloves is excellent

Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Circa 1879 Availability_International The troopers overwhelmingly preferred theOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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. The iron blade measures just over 7" mounted on a wood shaft of just over 29" in overall length. Sharp edge long ago dulled probably to save the children in the