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 barrels bear British Proof Marks indicating English manufacture

a light dragoon would unclip the carbine from his carbine sling

The pattern consists of a dovehead motif

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