Peter_Suciu

Interesting stuff. I just finished reading the book "Cap of Honor" about the regiment. Some great history the Glocesters have had over the years. I hear they're losing the back-badge soon.

The bank's own board suffered under the Nazis as well. Here is some information from the Deutsche Bank Web site: http://www.deutsche-bank.de/geschichte/en/

Thanks Bob. Once you told me the units, I was able to find the source. I have it in Byron Farwell's "Queen Victoria's Little Wars." It was an engagement at Tamai, against the Dervishes. Welsh and Highland troops were fighting and the Welsh soldiers do call out "Broken Square" to pick a fight.

That sounds right. Any reason why? What was the battle with the 42nd?

I tend to agree. The paint doesn't look right. These were either green or blue. I'm not sure if this was army and air force, or a uniform change. But those are the colors I've seen on genuine. I know Blinky has a decent one of these. Here is mine:

These look fairly different. Sorry for the late response. I only just saw your post. Here is my AK-47 next to my MP-44. Both have dummy receivers. But you can see how different they look when you see them up close. I'd agree that an airsoft gun might be the way to go.

I recall reading that there was a taunt among certain regiments, "Broken Square." Any idea who this was aimed at, or by whom? Does this have anything to do with the Battle of Abu Klea? I know the square broke, but it was still a British victory. The square was re-established, and the battle was brief. Am I thinking of something else?

Here is one of my new additions. A Wolseley Pattern Foreign Service Helmet. These were commonly called the topi. This helmet example features the patch of the Lancashire Fusiliers, which fought at Gallipoli in 1915.

This is a problem with successful series. How do you continue the adventures when the wars are over? And I know what you mean about wanting the Baker Rifle. After years of watching "Zulu" I wanted, and finally bought a Martini Henry! So how was this latest Sharpe adventure? I personally had been wondering if Sean Bean would return to the character. I know in the UK he's done a number of those romance films, but his world-wide appeal never took off. Playing a villain in the Bond film and then in a few other films including "National Treasure," not to mention taking the worst possible role in "The Lord of the Rings," and of course his supporting role in "Ronin" probably hurt his appeal as a leading man. He's been a rogue and scoundrel too often to be the hero. Cornwell should do the grandson of Sharpe, and have him go to India, South Africa, the Sudan, etc. So much that a later generation could do.

As a student of cinematic arts I tend to look at them differently. Books often cover much more detail, but few books can be read in two hours. A picture truly tells a thousand words, and thus can offer a different perspective. I'm an avid reader, and one of my favorite things in the summer is to sit on my roof deck 30 floors above the city and read. But I also have an awesome home theater system that I wouldn't trade for anything. Both are equally rewarding, and offer unbelievable experiences. And personally I would add that I think some of the Tom Clancy movies have been better than the books. Clancy is a good writer, but he has too many characters, too unresolved subplots and the stories drag. The films work so much better!

I was bidding on this book and then forgot about it, and got outbid: Home Service Helmet 1878-1914, Collectors Series, by Robert & Christopher Wilkinson-Latham. Anyone know where I obtain a copy?

Thank you for all the information. I think these are great helmets. I know I really need to focus more with helmets, but I just love the idea of lots of pieces from different times. I'll post photos of the one I am purchasing when it arrives.

A great read is Bryon Farwell's The Great War in Africa. Some good stuff on this campaign, as well as the larger campaign in East Africa. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039330564...glance&n=283155

No, I mean the pre-WWI British dress helmets. I guess they could be called spiked helmets.

I'm looking for a nice Home Service Helmet. Any good dealers that anyone can recommend? I assume these vary in price on condition, but also unit insignia?

Interesting stuff. I find it fascinating how Smuts and others became defenders of the empire in The Great War, after fighting the empire in the Boer War.

So they never actually took part in any combat jumps during the war? I always believed that to be so. The Italians and Japanese had limited combat jumps. But (other than the Germans) did any Axis forces take part in any jumps in combat? And these were standard German para helmets I take it too? Made in Germany and supplied to the Romanians? No insignia I'd assume?

Chris, I've always found this to be an interesting chapter of the First World War. I read an account recently that some of the Boers of South Africa volunteered and only then said, "who are we fighting? The Germans OR the British." Some did fight the British.