Royal Horse Artillery Polished Brass 13Ib Shell Case

With tall carinated bowl, wide brim with rolled edge and punched 'A' proof-mark at the brow; row of domed rivets above the brim, each with a rosette washer to the outside and a small rove to the inside, securing a (fragmentary) fabric liner to the inner face of the bowl; old repair to the inner face at the apex. 1.25 kg, 26 cm wide



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

The cabasset-morion was worn by infantry and light cavalry from the mid-sixteenth century to the seventeenth century. It is characterised by its flared brim and ridged bowl. The cabasset usually features a hooked spike at the apex, the morion a tall comb; the present piece combines elements of both designs.

A rare battlefield artefact, being the lock plate and hammer mechanism from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle. 295 grams, 15.5 cm



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.

A collection of battlefield artefacts including a horseshoe and other iron relics, and a good number of Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases. 612 grams total, 1.8-12.5 cm



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.