Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe French Flags making this a quaint bit

making this a quaint bit of Civil War folk art

The pattern consists of a dovehead motif

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58 caliber round was also considered underpowered

The bronze sleeve is very well marked with a large crown over V

Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe French Flags making this a quaint bitOriginal 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 9" the blade stem being decorated with cross hatching in the steel, mounted on a wood shaft of just over 25" in overall length