Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe MG 42 but no serious pitting or

but no serious pitting or major erosion is present

was brother to Valentine Gardner

fits closely to the wooden head

Each Martini-Henry bears a date from the 1870's (Dates vary 1872-1879

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Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe MG 42 but no serious pitting orOriginal 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 cutting blade measures 12 inches, mounted on a wooden shaft of 34 inches in overall length. A Classic, unique is design, ZULU weapon from the time of their