Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Battle of Ulundi Named Bring Back c.1879 19th Century In brand new never read

In brand new never read condition

very possibly in the Black Forest

The hardware includes the oak leaf decorated box clip at the top which is stamped “DRGM”

A fine good condition example

neck guard apron is batch number stamped

Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Battle of Ulundi Named Bring Back c.1879 19th Century In brand new never readOriginal 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