Original Zulu War Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe Sharps Rifle each has a bayonet frog

each has a bayonet frog complete with buckle for the attachment of the bayonet scabbard at the right hip

of ROMANIA

” alluding to the Field Marshal’s successful campaign there

The Hammer is the correct Model 1863/1864 type

Original Zulu War Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe Sharps Rifle each has a bayonet frogOriginal 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 6. 2 inches, mounted on a wooden shaft of 26. 5 inches in overall length. Unique in style this Zulu battle axe has checkered type