Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Small Wooden Knobkierie War Club - circa 1879

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 is a smaller version, lightweight and nimble compared to some of the huge skullcrushers we have had. The knobkierie measures 30 1/2" overall and is carved from one piece of hardwood. The round war head is only 2 1/4" in diameter, one of the smallest that we've had.  This is a version meant for speed. Ready to display. Hard to believe that the Zulu Native warriors destroyed most of a Regiment (24th of Foot) in 1879 being armed with clubs, spears and shields. Wonderfully recalled in the Movies ZULU and ZULU DAWN. A Knobkierie, also spelled knobkerrie,