Original Shaka Zulu Film Prop Isihlangu Cow Hide Battle Shield - Chieftan U.S. Ammo but was forced to retreat

but was forced to retreat during the Siege of Fort Stanwix after losing his Indian allies

- 2 barrel bands

Prima facie the album doesn't look very promising as the covers are missing and there are bits spilling out all over the place

Even comes complete with the original brass cap also marked SHELL MEX

The stock is marked with a BO (Board of Ordnance) with broad Arrow indicating that it is a British Military issued example

Original Shaka Zulu Film Prop Isihlangu Cow Hide Battle Shield - Chieftan U.S. Ammo but was forced to retreatOriginal Item: This shield was produced for the film SHAKA ZULU Mini Series which aired in 1986. It was acquired from a private collection. It is the traditional battle shield of the ZULU tribe warriors under their leader Shaka known as an Isihlangu. This shield was handmade in the traditional fashion of raw cowhide. The pattern is black and white and it has a central stiffening shaft of wood known as the mgobo which is correctly decorated with fur