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LOT 2152
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
CIRCA 22ND JANUARY 1879 A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (58 grams total, 17-25 mm).
A rare collection of eight Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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LOT 2152
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Rorke's Drift
Circa 22nd-23rd January 1879 A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
A rare collection of battlefield artefacts, including an iron horseshoe, a soldier's iron boot heel, iron strap holder for a rifle, an iron buckle from a rifle, Martini-Henry Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 271 grams total, 1.9-12.8 cm
From an old South African collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Under the command of Lieutenants Chard and Bromhead, a small number of British and colonial troops successfully defended the mission station from 3000 Zulu warriors. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded. The battle was made widely famous by the 1964 movie 'Zulu'. -
German WWII Arm Band
1939-1945 A.D. or laterEstimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £10
Red cloth band with printed black hooked cross emblem on a white circular background. 9 grams, circumference: 42 cm
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Isandlwana
Circa 22nd January 1879 A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising eight Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the Zulu army. 66 grams total, 16-49 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.
