Original British Zulu Wars 1879 Selepe Battle Axe Price_$220 - $990 The muzzle shows typical holster

The muzzle shows typical holster wear on the right side which lets you know this was almost certainly in use during the war and taken in and out of a holster hundreds of times

WWII Full Size Infantry Shovel

the official supplier to Her Majesty the Queen's Household Cavalry

and one of the eyepieces still retains its fabric and rubber eye cushion

In the interim

Original British Zulu Wars 1879 Selepe Battle Axe Price_$220 - $990 The muzzle shows typical holsterOriginal 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 14 inches, mounted on a wooden shaft of 28 inches in overall length. Also features a leather wrap covering on the shaft extending 8