Original Zulu War Victorian Era Battle Axe Selepe Manufacture Type_New Made Items This is very engaging

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There are the remains of OBENDORF on the top of the barrel and the lock is faintly marked "KONG

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A royal crown pommel escutcheon above a royal crown over what appears to be an "M

Original Zulu War Victorian Era Battle Axe Selepe Manufacture Type_New Made Items This is very engagingOriginal 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 inches, mounted on a wooden shaft of 28. 5 inches in overall length. Unique in style this Zulu battle axe has checkered type decoration