Original Anglo-Zulu War Battle of Rorke’s Drift Knobkerrie War Club Recovered by Sergeant George Smith, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot in 1879 MP 44 The grouping is accompanied by

The grouping is accompanied by a year 2000 certificate of authenticity from Manion's Auction House

and was promoted to the rank of rear admiral in 1938

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The left side of the receiver marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES / St

The wood is presented without any extensive damage and all painted imagery is still present and easily distinguishable

Original Anglo-Zulu War Battle of Rorke’s Drift Knobkerrie War Club Recovered by Sergeant George Smith, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot in 1879 MP 44 The grouping is accompanied byOriginal Item. One of a Kind. The phrase Rorkes Drift holds a deep resonance in the history of the British Empire. Eleven Victoria Crosses, Britains highest and most prestigious award for valor, were awarded for the battle, more than any other battle in history. This Knobkerrie war club bears an engraved silver plaque that states it was recovered from the site of the battle by Sergeant George Henry Smith, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of