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Pressed steel case marked 'Original Record' with caduceus; hypodermic syringe with glass measure, needle and plunger in securing clip. 68 grams, 84.9 x 40.1 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

A collection of battlefield artefacts including a horseshoe and other iron relics, and a good number of Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 612 grams total, 1.8-12.5 cm



Found by local Zulu People living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A rare battlefield artefact, being the lock plate and hammer mechanism from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle. 295 grams, 15.5 cm



Found by local Zulu People living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, and Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 390 grams total, 1.7-15 cm



Found by local Zulu People living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of fourteen Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 106 grams total, 17-48 mm



Found by local Zulu People living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

A collection of fifteen Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 115 grams total, 17-36 mm



Found by local Zulu People living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.

With tall carinated bowl, wide brim with rolled edge and punched 'A' proof-mark at the brow; row of domed rivets above the brim, each with a rosette washer to the outside and a small rove to the inside, securing a (fragmentary) fabric liner to the inner face of the bowl; old repair to the inner face at the apex. 1.25 kg, 26 cm wide



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

The cabasset-morion was worn by infantry and light cavalry from the mid-sixteenth century to the seventeenth century. It is characterised by its flared brim and ridged bowl. The cabasset usually features a hooked spike at the apex, the morion a tall comb; the present piece combines elements of both designs.

Wooden hinged box with carved insignia on the lid, the inside divided into two compartments. 458 grams, 17.9 cm wide



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

A rare collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 65 grams total, 17-21 mm



From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The British camp at the mountain of Isandlwana was attacked and overrun by the main Zulu army, resulting in the death of over 1300 British and colonial soldiers and other contingents. The battle was a huge victory for the Zulus.

Aluminium tubular case with push-fit lid; plug inside. 136 grams, 97.59 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

With a distinctive flared skirt and brim, prominent raised ventilation bolts on both sides of the helmet. 1.02 kg, 32 cm



Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

A collection of nine Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 74 grams total, 19-38 mm



Found by local Zulu People living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.