Original 19th Century Central African Congo River Area War Axe - Circa 1850 MG 34 Accessories and Uncle to Queen Victoria

and Uncle to Queen Victoria

This helmet definitely is one that has really "been there"

Now during this period it was not uncommon for the bidons to be painted in a variety of colors listed above as well

the blade was most likely made around 1940

Original 19th Century Central African Congo River Area War Axe - Circa 1850 MG 34 Accessories and Uncle to Queen VictoriaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a double sided African War Axe or Hatchet dating back to when darkest Africa was first being explored in the 1850's. Most probably from the CONGO RIVER AREA, it is a fearsome weapon with a most unusual flared blade with a sharp edge running the full length of each side. The blade measures 12 1 2" and is mounted on a copper wire bound wooden hilt with a flared pommel giving an overall length of 17". Truly a