Original Zulu Wars Large Hardwood Knobkierie - Circa 1879 Russian Army This is a fine 27"

This is a fine 27" long bladed British Naval Cutlass clearly stamped by the black steel bowl hand guard:

Scabbard not included

one recorded example sold or recorded

The Norfolk regiment was raised in the late 17th century and after The Battle of ALMANZA in 1707 during the War of the Spanish Succession

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Original Zulu Wars Large Hardwood Knobkierie - Circa 1879 Russian Army This is a fine 27"Original Item: Only one available. Once the Battle is over, the victorious have the right to stroll the field looking for spoils to bring home to remind them of their Victory. England has been full of such items but sadly in years since WW2 most everything has gone. This genuine Zulu Knobkierie is a very nice example that no doubt some young British trooper found on the battle field and brought back to England as a remembrance. This example measures