Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars 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 measures 29" overall and is carved from one piece of hardwood. The round war head is 3 inches in diameter, somewhat smaller than we usually see. This was intended for speed. Intended for close quarter combat or often used as for use as a missile. The ball shows small age cracks that only form after a great number of years, confirming its age to the Victorian era. 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 M