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LOT 1392

Anglo-Zulu War Battle of Khambula Artefact Collection

KHAMBULA, 29 MARCH 1879 A.D.

1 1/8 - 1 1/2 in. (5 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.) (332 grams total, 30-37 mm (13 x 13.5 cm including case)).

Comprising: a Martini-Henry brass cartridge case with firing mark to the base; three lead heads of bullets fired from the Martini-Henry rifle; mounted in a display frame; supplied with brass nameplate 'Anglo-Zulu War / Khambula / March 29th 1879'. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Accompanied by a handwritten provenance note.

CONDITION

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LOT 1392

Anglo-Zulu War Battle of Khambula Artefact Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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