Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Selepe War Axe with Wire Bound Haft and Carved Head Martini-Henry Parts It has the original waxed

It has the original waxed cardboard case marked with US Army National Stock Numbers (NSN) 626-170--430

This example has an Eastman Kodak marked lens

the hilt still with clear unit / regiment markings and visible Zlatoust factory marking

Mihiel salient by fighting continuously from 11-13 September 1918

In the percussion era

Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Selepe War Axe with Wire Bound Haft and Carved Head Martini-Henry Parts It has the original waxedOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 is a type of ZULU Selepe War Axe that we have not seen before. The head of the handle is carved in almost a "scoop" shape around where the small