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LOT 2600
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
CIRCA 29TH MARCH 1879 A.D.
3/4 - 4 7/8 in. (612 grams total, 1.8-12.5 cm).
A collection of battlefield artefacts including a horseshoe and other iron relics, and a good number of Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound 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.
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LOT 2600
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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German WWII Civil Defense Helmet
Circa 1939-1945 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Flared, bell-shaped brim with distinctive 'salt-shaker'-style ventilation clusters on each side, adjustable leather liner and chinstrap. 1.08 kg, 32.4 cm
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula
Circa 29th March 1879 A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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 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. -
Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Islandlwana
Circa 22nd January 1879 A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
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. 74 grams total, 17-55 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.
