Original 19th Century Crude Iron Central African War Axe circa 1850 Category_Blunderbuss The blades of knives were

The blades of knives were marked with designations to identify which service they were issued to

- Constructed of 18 Gauge steel

though it is somewhat faced from corrosion

These are similar to the British-Made MkII cleaning rods

four cuff bars indicating 24+ month of overseas service

Original 19th Century Crude Iron Central African War Axe circa 1850 Category_Blunderbuss The blades of knives wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. Central Africa was the last area to be "tamed and Colonized" by the European Powers. For years maps showed great areas of this continent as "UNKNOWN" and "UNEXPLORED." In Victorian times great quantities of Explorers ventured into this hinterland seeking fame and fortune in the "Dark Continent". Sometimes they came to sticky ends as the Natives were often restless and deadly. This is a Central African War Axe,