Original 19th Century Malaysian Silver Mounted Klewang Sword with Embossed Silver Covered Scabbard MG 13 The British were ill equipped

The British were ill equipped and not familiar with the local geography whereas the Boers were magnificently led and out maneuvered the British at every turn

1st Infantry Division

infantry company

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains 85% of the original paint and is in very condition overall

The Union advance was disorganized but effective

Original 19th Century Malaysian Silver Mounted Klewang Sword with Embossed Silver Covered Scabbard MG 13 The British were ill equippedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the 19th century, this is a most unusual Dutch Colonial native Klewang Sword, dating from the early 1800s. These originate from the Dutch and British East Indies, now known as Indonesia, Malaysia, and various other island countries. The sword is 21 1 2 inches in overall length, and mounted with an 15 1 2 inch slim steel blade. The blade is made from high nickel content iron, often found in meteorite iron,