Original Zulu Wars Circa 1879 Selepe Battle Axe British Militaria Queen & Co

Queen & Co

Charting the early days of the Royal British Legion

along with Waffenampt markings on the jacket

there were slight variations across the four manufacturers in terms of small details

which later amalgamated with the Royal Scots Borderers

Original Zulu Wars Circa 1879 Selepe Battle Axe British Militaria Queen & CoOriginal 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 8. 5" mounted on a wood shaft of just over 38" in overall length. Sharp edge long ago dulled probably to save the children in the