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sabrigade replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Great Britain: Mervyn Mitton's British & Colonial Police Forces
Hi Mervyn, After a few posts on this Forum, my approach is to post something that may even only interest a solitary forum member. Militaria, etc is such a dynamic and vast field and there are as many varied interests as there are topics. The effort is validated when someone takes an interest or even just reads the post! Sharing information, enthusiasm and knowledge is what it is all about. Post Away! Regards, Will P.S. Should be in SA over the next few days, so hope to see you again. -
Thanks for the response. Any information is very helpful so we are looking forward to your article. Regards, Will
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Detail of the Staff Officer showing trench periscope in leather carrying case, blue Brigade brassard on right arm, camera in pouch on belt, in front of him is a folding officers chair with map case and map instruments. The Brigadier-General has a private purchase officer's Brodie helmet in his hand.
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This showcase houses the display of the uniform of the Staff Captain of the 1st South African Infantry Brigade, a Brigadier-General and a Line Officer from the 1st South African Infantry Regiment. The light reflection makes it difficult to take a clear photograph but the officer's private purchase Brodie helmet carry/sling bag can be seen.
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This is an overview of my rifle and bayonet collection. I have tried to find a de-activated example of the variations used by South African forces in WW1. All the firearms in my collection are de-activated in accordance with South African laws. The Pattern 07 bayonets in the collection were manufactured by the various contracted companies and the collection is almost complete. Amongst the firearm collection are variations of the bayonet practice rifles or "lunges" which were used to teach bayonet fighting and competitions were also held to promote the dexterity and interest in this aspect of warfare.
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Some Protective clothing/equipment: 1. A machine gunners waistcoat with padded shoulders to provide periection when carrying the machine gun or tri-pod etc. This was later replaced by using sandbags rolled up to cushion the load. 2. A bayonet-fighting mask and protective jacket used during bayonet fighting training and competitions. 3. Private purchase body armour.