2620 - Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula. Circa 29th March 1879 A.D. A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, a soldier's iron bootheel, Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 245 grams total, 16-96 mm (5/8 - 3 3/4 in.). [16, No Reserve]

Anglo-Zulu War Artefacts from the Battle of Khambula. Circa 29th March 1879 A.D. A collection of battlefield artefacts including gun parts from a destroyed Zulu musket rifle, a soldier's iron bootheel, Boxer .450 brass cartridge bullet cases, etc. 245 grams total, 16-96 mm (5/8 - 3 3/4 in.). [16, No Reserve] Found by local Zulu People 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. 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.