Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe Circa 1879 Books & Films Ebenezer Starr submitted his design

Ebenezer Starr submitted his design for a single-shot

As is also typical of the French made knives

Helmet pictured is not included

now revolutionary France

Wonderful finish to the metal work

Original Zulu Wars Victorian Era Selepe Battle Axe Circa 1879 Books & Films Ebenezer Starr submitted his designOriginal 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 10" the blade stem being decorated with cross hatching in the steel, mounted on a wood shaft of just over 33" in overall length