Original 19th Century South African Xhosa Tribe Style Heavy War Club Axe - circa 1870 U.S. Helmets/Hats - Period copy of discharge

- Period copy of discharge showing his service in the 45th Division

the lower ring appears to be attached to a "sliding" fitting

After signing Peace Treaty of Paris

The tang nut is the standard nickel-plated steel type

Original 19th Century South African Xhosa Tribe Style Heavy War Club Axe - circa 1870 U.S. Helmets/Hats - Period copy of dischargeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very heavy War Club Axe Looks to have come from the XHOSA tribe of South Africa, but because of its simplicity could have been encountered almost anywhere in the Sub Saharan area. Simple fabrication using a straight wood club measuring 24" having a bulge to the top through which is mounted on a simple iron steel axe head measuring 5 1 4" long with a cutting edge of just 1 3 4" The Xhosa Tribe are, like the Zulus