Original 19th Century Iron Central African War Axe circa 1850 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles It was issued to an

It was issued to an offer with quatrefoil design to the crown

Cartridge Type: Copper Casing or Tapered Foil Cartridge with Cap

Definitely a good opportunity for further research

Our example has all the main features however the pick-ax style handle and the flexible hose are absent

Original 19th Century Iron Central African War Axe circa 1850 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles It was issued to anOriginal Item: Only One Available. Central Africa was the last area to be "tamed and Colonized" by the European Powers. For years maps showed great areas of this continent as "UNKNOWN" and "UNEXPLORED." In Victorian times great quantities of Explorers ventured into this hinterland seeking fame and fortune in the "Dark Continent". Sometimes they came to sticky ends as the Natives were often restless and deadly. This is a Central African War Axe,