Description: USED 1879 Battle of Isandlwana (Anglo-Zulu War) LOOSE "Zulu Warrior" (77mm) PAINTED Metal Figure, by Series 77 Miniatures "Originals" (#703) Packaging Condition: NO original packaging or literature (will be secure)This white metal figure (w/assegai iron spears and shield) is on original unpainted floor base; w/loose accessories (see pics)Date of Manufacture undetermined (circa mid 1970s, England)Sculptor: Pat BirdPartially assembled and hand-painted by original owner (USA)1:24 scale (77mm)Approximately 2.5" tallEra: Battle of Isandlwana (Anglo-Zulu War, 1879)This figure depicts a Zulu Warrior in the Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879The Battle of Isandlwana (January 22, 1879) was the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu War between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Eleven days after the British invaded Zululand in Southern Africa, a Zulu force of some 20,000 warriors attacked a portion of the British main column consisting of approximately 1,800 British, colonial and native troops with approximately 350 civilians. The Zulus were equipped mainly with the traditional assegai iron spears and cow-hide shields, but also had a number of muskets and antiquated rifles. The British and colonial troops were armed with the modern Martini–Henry breechloading rifle and two 7-pounder mountain guns deployed as field guns, as well as a Hale rocket battery. The Zulus had a vast disadvantage in weapons technology, but they greatly outnumbered the British and ultimately overwhelmed them, killing over 1,300 troops, including all those out on the forward firing line. The Zulu army suffered anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 killed. The battle was a decisive victory for the Zulus and caused the defeat of the first British invasion of Zululand. The British Army had suffered its worst defeat against an indigenous foe equipped with vastly inferior military technology. Isandlwana resulted in the British taking a much more aggressive approach in the Anglo–Zulu War, leading to a heavily reinforced second invasion, and the destruction of King Cetshwayo's hopes of a negotiated peace."Series 77 Miniatures" was founded by Pat Bird and John Tassel to produce 77mm size miniatures (hence the company name); with their only fantasy line released around November 1979. John, however, decided to leave Series 77 to devote full time to the now world-famous Lassett Miniatures. In the early 1990s, Pat Bird decided to retire and sold the company however the new management were unable to make the business a success.Minor scratches on right spear handle (see pic)Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days) or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWill be packed very well - READ OUR FEEDBACK!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 39 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2024-12-15T20:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built
Size: 77mm (7.7cm)
Scale: 1:24
Material: Metal
MPN: 703
Set Includes: Assegai iron spears, shield
Vintage: Yes
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Brand: Series 77 Miniatures
Series: Originals
Type: Figure
Era: Battle of Isandlwana (Anglo-Zulu War, 1879)
Sculptor: Pat Bird
Item Height: 2.5 in
Packaging: Without Packaging
Model: Zulu Warrior
Theme: Militaria
Features: Carefully Packed, Painted, With Stand
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
