{"product_id":"ggz-06-two-zulu-warriors-uthulwana-regiment","title":"GGZ-06 – Two Zulu Warriors, uThulwana Regiment","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd another proud regiment of the Zulu Impi to your collection with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGGZ-06 – Two Zulu Warriors, uThulwana Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a beautifully hand-painted two-figure set depicting warriors who fought during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of Gingindlovu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 April 1879\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Available from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this set represents one of the most respected and battle-hardened regiments of King Cetshwayo's army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003euThulwana Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was formed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1854\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was one of the largest regiments in the Zulu military system, numbering around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,000 warriors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Dust Raisers\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Cover with Dust\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the regiment was recognised by its distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite shields\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and occupied the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Chest\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e position in the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Horns of the Buffalo\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e battle formation. This central role required exceptional courage and discipline, as the regiment was expected to engage the enemy head-on while the \"horns\" swept around the flanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment had a proud but eventful history. Internal disputes before the war tested its unity, yet when the British invaded Zululand in 1879, the uThulwana remained loyal to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Cetshwayo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its warriors fought with great determination at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsandlwana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, participated in the attack on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRorke's Drift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, took part in the assault on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLord Chelmsford's relief column at Gingindlovu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and later fought at the decisive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle of Ulundi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their elaborate ceremonial headdress—featuring crane feathers, otter skin, monkey skin, and white ostrich plumes—was often worn into battle, making them one of the most distinctive regiments of the Zulu army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly sculpted and richly hand-painted, these two warriors capture the confidence, discipline, and striking appearance of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003euThulwana Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their authentic weapons, traditional dress, and dynamic poses make them an outstanding addition to any Anglo-Zulu War display, whether advancing alongside fellow Zulu regiments or charging against the British defensive square.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGGZ-06 – Two Zulu Warriors, uThulwana Regiment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a superb addition for collectors seeking to recreate the epic battles of 1879 and honour one of the Zulu Kingdom's most famous fighting regiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, your destination for premium historical military miniatures, vehicles, and diorama accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52601919635738,"sku":"GGZ-06","price":156.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/GGZ-06_bf90deba-2c88-4c9f-854f-ff359d2af16f.jpg?v=1785285056","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ggz-06-two-zulu-warriors-uthulwana-regiment","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}