Original British Zulu Wars 1879 Selepe Battle Axe Madsen LMG M-1780 of "Fredrick the Great"

M-1780 of "Fredrick the Great"

20 equipped 12th and 98th Sentais

Original Item: These are restored surplus

History of the SNLF:

Original British Zulu Wars 1879 Selepe Battle Axe Madsen LMG M-1780 of "Fredrick the Great"Original 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 14 inches, mounted on a wooden shaft of 28 inches in overall length. Also features a leather wrap covering on the shaft extending 8