Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Small Wooden Knobkierie War Club - circa 1879 Martini-Henry Rifles Each pistol has fine walnut

Each pistol has fine walnut stocks with beautifully checkered grips and set triggers

As soon as men working in No Man's Land at night in this manner - such activity was both common and feverish - spied the ascent of a flare they would invariably throw themselves prostrate to the ground in an effort to avoid enemy detection (and resultant artillery fire) before the flare was extinguished

The underside of the stein is well marked-

made famous by the Airborne Troops of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions

The strap still closes securely and retains the hilt as it should

Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Small Wooden Knobkierie War Club - circa 1879 Martini-Henry Rifles Each pistol has fine walnutOriginal 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 is a