2597 - Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Rorke's Drift. Circa 22nd-23rd January 1879 A.D. Two large iron horseshoes and a partial, found at the British crossing point of the Buffalo River. 1.25 kg total, 12.1-16 cm (4 3/4 - 6 1/4 in.). [3, No Reserve]

Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Rorke's Drift. Circa 22nd-23rd January 1879 A.D. Two large iron horseshoes and a partial, found at the British crossing point of the Buffalo River. 1.25 kg total, 12.1-16 cm (4 3/4 - 6 1/4 in.). [3, No Reserve] 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'. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.