Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Battle of Ulundi Named Bring Back c.1879 19th Century 1 MkIII Enfield rifle

1 MkIII Enfield rifle

This grouping came directly from her

With research we discovered a Website in France which provides multiple photographs of an M-1810 OFFICER'S Helmet and Cuirass which clearly shows the more flamboyant Officer's model

was manufactured in CHATELLERAULT

In 1899 he became Brigadier-General and was posted to India

Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Battle of Ulundi Named Bring Back c.1879 19th Century 1 MkIII Enfield rifleOriginal 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