Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula

Monochrome print, photograph taken from the deck of a landing craft; typed label to reverse 'American troops land in Sicily. American soldiers and equipment arrive at a beachhead established near Licata, Sicily, in the early stages of the Allied invasion of the Italian island. Light and heavy tanks, Army scout cars and trucks move off invasion craft for the advance inland. 13662-PME. Not for use in Western Hemisphere. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority.'; pencilled notations; enclosing envelope with notations 'Robert Capa 'Sicily' 1944' 'May 13th 1944 'Illustrated Magazine'; Article called 'Invasion! Will it be like this?'' go to www.sightly-ou-of-focus.com/Robert-Capa-Sicily.html to see article'. 43 grams total, photo: 17 x 11.1 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

A rare collection of battlefield artefacts, including the tip of a bayonet, a soldier's iron boot heel, an iron buckle from a uniform, Martini-Henry Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 118 grams total, 3-12.8 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'.

A collection of twenty five Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, used in Martini-Henry rifles during the battle between British forces and the main Zulu army. 196 grams total, 18-58 mm



Found by Zulu natives 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.