Zulu War Iklwa Short Spear MG 42 as part of the VII

as part of the VII Corps of the French Sixth Army

it will not work with your ZB

but in overall good condition

Fullered blade bearing faint original British markings

the butt stock assembly together with the bolt

Zulu War Iklwa Short Spear MG 42 as part of the VIINew Made Item: New production copied directly from an original in the IMA collection. Under Shaka Zulu, the Zulu warrior carried a short stabbing spear with an approximate 8 inch blade over 1. 5 inches wide fastened with wire wrapping to a 30" long wooden shaft. The ZULU IKLWA is a shorter style assegai. This weapon was known as the iklwa or ixwa for the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound. Made famous in the Zulu Wars of