Original Zulu War Hardwood Knobkierie War Club - Circa 1879 Fusee Spring & Cover ADSEC units had to anticipate

ADSEC units had to anticipate the needs of the advancing armies and provide as close support as possible to the advancing armies as the situations demanded

such as a built-in compartment for spare parts

Once allocated from Naval stores it was stamped with its required destination perhaps for ultimate return

all proper and normal for this sidearm’s age and use

The 30" blade is fully engraved almost to the tip on both side featuring the Royal Monogram of King George III

Original Zulu War Hardwood Knobkierie War Club - Circa 1879 Fusee Spring & Cover ADSEC units had to anticipateOriginal Item: Only One Available. Almost certainly brought home to England by a British Soldier after the ZULU Campaign in South Africa in 1879. This fine knobkerrie war club measures 27" in overall length, the "ball" has a 3. 5" diameter. Made from a serious local hardwood this is very substantial which is the quickest way to differentiate the real thing from modern after market tourist reproductions. The ball is made as an integral part of the