{"product_id":"original-zulu-wars-selepe-battle-axe-battle-of-ulundi-named-bring-back-c-1879","title":"Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Battle of Ulundi Named Bring Back c.1879","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. 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 \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eselepe, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ecarried in the left hand behind the cowhide shield. The short stabbing iklwa spear was carried in the right hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very nice example was captured by a Trooper in the NATAL MOUNTED POLICE, and is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eULUNDI 1879.   TPR. J. WILLIAMS. N.M.P.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese markings are carved into the 28 1\/2\" shaft, which is decorated with brass and silver wire bindings, some of which have deteriorated and are missing. The head of the axe measures 6 1\/2\" on the leading edge, with a length of 7\" going through the bulb head of the haft. The Classic Zulu War Axe \/ SELEPE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInteresting that the Trooper was named WILLIAMS in that TWO Victoria Crosses were awarded to Privates of the 24th Regiment of Foot for their actions earlier at Rorke's Drift. This example was captured at the Battle of Ulundi, where the Zulus met their final defeat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA typical Warrior's battle souvenir to bring home to the family. In a most presentable condition showing its age, with the great patina of a well cared for antique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12179188809797,"sku":"ON1486","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON1486__01.jpg?v=1598503602","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-zulu-wars-selepe-battle-axe-battle-of-ulundi-named-bring-back-c-1879","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}