sabrigade Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 That is an excellent collection and display, thank you for showing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Better than any official national collection I have seen. Nowhere else have I ever seen the breadth oand scope of yours-- from pocket contents on up. Truly magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I have two variations of the hooked quillon bayonet in the collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I have a very small American WW1 collection but the collection is starting to take shape now. This is the uniform of a WW1 American Engineer Sargeant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 This is the uniform and equipment that was carried into battle by an Officer of the 1st South African Infantry Regiment. He still wears the rank on his cuff and carries the typical equipment used by an Infantry Officer on the Western Front. This is the last posting for now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hello!Amazing collection.Best of all time i think.Thanks for sharing with us. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Hendey Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hi WilliamAn astounding collection! The S A Military History Museum staff must be very envious! I hope that one day you will get public and official recognition for making this priceless collection of part of South Africa's military history.RegardsBrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2009/post-3034-1237292717.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2009/post-3034-1237292745.jpgAn original signature and portrait photograph of Sir Douglas Haig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 British Medical Generals Cap and private purchase officer's leather trench coat, in the foreground is a officer's cap/helmet tin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 The original brassard worn by the Staff Captain of the 1st South African Infantry Brigade, Major Pepper, OBE, MC, DCM. The Springbok emblem is very apparent. The blue brassard indicated Brigade Headquarters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Some sundry items including an ADC brassard and a sandbag that was converted into a first aid bag by Pte Betteridge of the 4th SAI. This bag was used by him during the battle of Delville Wood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 The flag under which the South Africans served. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Officer's greatcoat with private purchase helmet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrigade Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Poncho/gas cape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPGilbert Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!RegardsNorman :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Outstanding! Amazing! Stunning!You put many a museum to shame! My compliments on the set up, it's magnificent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baghdadi2007 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Really a very interesting collection. So amazing.Many Thanks for your photosharing with the members of this club.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Hello, Very impressive, I have never seen such a personal museum like yours. It's incredible. Thanks for sharing with us here. CongratsChristophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 A Museum-quality display -- well, actually better than most museums! Thanks for taking the time to post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Harris Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Fantastic collection!I am really impressed.Thanks,Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I can only echoe others in saying "Fantastic!" Clearly a labour of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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