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LOT 2563
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
CIRCA 29TH MARCH 1879 A.D.
5/8 - 1 3/8 in. (111 grams total, 16-34 mm).
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. [14, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found by local Zulu people living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Footnotes
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.
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LOT 2563
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 69 (for guidance only)$54 - 80 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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