Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I recently bought this group of photos - they are probably later copies, and may not be associated - although a number may have links. Only one or two have any writing on the back. Where it is present I will type it out - too faint in pencil to show on a photo. I will also add any thing that I feel may help in identifying the subject - or, the location. Please add your comments. This first picture is a stereoscopic - but, I have shown only the one side. It is the Royal Munster Fusiliers at the Redoubt of Honey Nest Kloof on Feb. 16th. 1900. There is a First aid station with wounded in the middle - an injured man is being treated in the foreground and dead soldiers appear to be behind this. Many photos were re-staged at this time - however, I think this is a genuine one. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-39822500-1346163678.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 With the flat Veldt , long range visibility was a problem. These little makeshift viewing platforms were a succesful way to keep an eye on the safety of the camp. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-73877200-1346164344.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 This group appears to be a HQ staff. Seated 2nd from left appears to be a General - the othe three seated are probably Staff officers with the collar gorgets. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-23093700-1346164614.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Probably in 1901 - they are wearing mourning bands for the death of Queen Victoria. I can't see any other features - apart from the plume some are wearing. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-01230900-1346164882.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 5th Imperial Yeomanry football team. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-53448100-1346165792.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Group of Officers - all wearing mourning armbands. They are sitting in front of a two wheel horse chaise. Perhaps Imperial Yeomanry http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-84661300-1346166065.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 This very posed photo seems to be a mixture. The officer in front centre appears to be wearing a Welsh Dragon - the other badges are Crown above a circle. Not at all clear - any ideas ? http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-85051000-1346166453.jpgclick On the back in pencil 'Lt. Trollope' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 No ! I haven't a clue who he is - perhaps a local agent - or, an officer off duty ? http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-05339400-1346166845.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 This appears to be a troop of 23 men and their officer. They are not cavalry - no swords. Probably a South African Mounted Rifles regiment. OR, are they our friends the Imperial Yeomanry ? http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-66761600-1346167093.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 This is the best of the bunch for quality. The Lt. Colonel is front centre. On his left a Major - the others seem to be either 1st. or, 2nd Lieutenants. I am thinking Rifle Regiment - the sword appears to be the 1822 pattern. All comments very welcome http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2012/post-6209-0-19654100-1346167451.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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