{"product_id":"ggz-19n2","title":"GGZ-19N2 - 6 uThulwana Warriors  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGGZ-19N2 - 6 uThulwana Warriors | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis six-figure set represents warriors of the uThulwana Regiment during the Anglo-Zulu War and the Battle of Gingindhlovu on 2 April 1879.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures depict members of one of the Zulu kingdom's established military regiments, which formed an important part of King Cetshwayo's army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uThulwana Regiment was formed in 1854 and became known by names translated as \"Dust Raisers\" or \"Cover with Dust\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith approximately 3,000 warriors, it was one of the larger Zulu regiments and was associated with distinctive white shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment's ceremonial dress incorporated various feathers and animal-skin ornaments, reflecting the traditions and military identity of its members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uThulwana participated in major engagements throughout the Anglo-Zulu War, including Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Gingindhlovu and Ulundi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Gingindhlovu, the Zulu army attempted to overwhelm Lord Chelmsford's entrenched relief column, advancing in the traditional \"horns of the buffalo\" formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis six-figure set is particularly suitable for collectors wishing to build a substantial uThulwana formation or recreate the Zulu attacks during the Battle of Gingindhlovu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284386111770,"sku":"GGZ-19N2","price":406.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/GGZ-19N2.jpg?v=1793617783","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ggz-19n2","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}