Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe Antique Long Guns as NSDAP-control increased

as NSDAP-control increased

The original French scabbard has had the "goal post" frog attachment replaced with the typical German long frog stud and the bayonet has been stamped:

Italy Star

this reproduction recreates the pierced brass guard

going to be able to send out any more photos

Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe Antique Long Guns as NSDAP-control increasedOriginal 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 9" the blade stem being decorated with cross hatching in the steel, mounted on a wood shaft of just over 25" in overall length