W. Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20213 Senior Zulu Warrior with Axe

W. Britain Model Figures and Toy Soldiers 20213 Senior Zulu Warrior with Axe. This senior Zulu officer carries the half-moon-shaped Zulu axe. The iron blade was attached to a straight wooden handle and, when employed in battle, was used primarily as a two-handed chopping weapon. Long and shallow in depth, the blade was designed so it could be used to hook an opponent's shield exposing the defending warrior to further attack. The long handle was sturdy enough that it could block an opponent's strike should the need arise. But because it was regarded as more of a symbol of rank and deployed only to the officer class, its use as a weapon in combat was not wide spread. However, the axe was deadly to be sure and was one of Shaka Zulu's favorite close-quarter weapons. 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.