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

M-1780 of "Fredrick the Great"

Maguire and John P

rubber gasketed

It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of World War One and saw use not only there

Original Item: These are restored surplus

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