W. Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20208 Zulu Waiting to Advance. The Zulu who advanced on the mission station at Rorke's Drift had been spoiling for a fight. They had been waiting in reserve most of the day during the Battle of Isandlwana, 22 Jan. 1879. They patiently watched as their comrades covered themselves in glory through the decimation of the red-coated invaders. Most of the Zulu left in reserve were married men, all in their 40s. As married men they wore the isicoco, or headring made of twisted grasses and woven into the hair, plastered with gum, and polished with beeswax to a glossy black sheen. Their total force was estimated at 4,000 and was set to storm the outpost and its 156 British defenders but still they had to wait as the unmarried iNdluyengwe regiment was first to attack. Matte finish 1/30th scale 54mm. W. Britain's Zulu War metal toy soldiers, figures and diorama supplies are the premiere matte finish choice for collectors and diorama builders. You'll find the historical Battle of Rourke's Drift well represented in individual foot figures from the British, Natal, and Zulu forces, artillery, personalities, dramatic multi-figure vignettes, and diorama accessories and supplies. Shop our extensive collection of W. Britain's Zulu War figures here.
W Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20206 Zulu Attacking. King Shaka revolutionized the way the Zulu fought insuring Zululand's military might and his political power. Prior to his reign,...
W. Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20205 Zulu Chanting. Before engaging the enemy a battle chant is commonly employed with its purpose twofold. To arouse aggression and esprit de corps amongst...
W. Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20207 Zulu Swinging Knobkerrie. The knobkerrie, or iwisa club, was a significant weapon to the Zulu warrior and as simple as it seems, it required extra...
W. Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20097 Zulu Warrior Casualty No.1. The principle Zulu fighting style was to engage the enemy at close-quarters with their spears. A massive frontal attack...
W Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20204 Zulu Chief Signaling, 1879. Zulu command structure was set up into hierarchical divisions just like any army, modern or ancient. An iNduna was a tribal...
