South African police assegai spear

Waterbuck · 2nd January 2009, 08:32 PM

I have a very similar spear. This one measures 58 inches overall, has the same thumb grove in the butt and metal end cap held on with a screw. I am told she is a rare pre-1914 Zulu “Nonquai” (Natal native Police) government issue spear. How rare are these?

Bill M · 5th January 2009, 08:40 AM

From the length of this spear, I think it is the military version.

Here is a picture of a South African guarding airplanes in January 1943.

5th January 2009, 08:40 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	From the length of this spear, I think it is the military version. Here is a picture of a South African guarding airplanes in January 1943. Attached Images

2nd January 2009, 08:32 PM	#1
Waterbuck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 11	I have a very similar spear. This one measures 58 inches overall, has the same thumb grove in the butt and metal end cap held on with a screw. I am told she is a rare pre-1914 Zulu “Nonquai” (Natal native Police) government issue spear. How rare are these?