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Tue Sep 27, 2011 11:49 pm
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Hello Guy,
I'm relatively new to the forum but have similar interests and questions as yourself. I have done some research and have a few sites that may be of use.
www.replicaters.com/Victorian.htm ...

Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:26 pm
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One of the last photos of the Prince Imperial taken in Durban. Unfortunately can't see the sword.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmandrill/PIUniformsmIMG_0012.jpg

Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:22 pm
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This first shot of a helmet is from the photo of Chard sitting with his fellow RE Officers. The second picture is of course Fripps version of the desperate last stand of the 24th. You can't beat Fripp ...

Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:17 pm
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Thank you AMB,
Any info on these helmets is appreciated.

Here are some pictures of pith helmets from the Zulu War photos. They do vary in shape, but the one predominantly represented is the narrow ...

Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:06 am
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We get them made from Charles Owen & Co of Wrexham, cost is around �130. They are flexible, and have the correct rounded peak. Its a case then of getting the tea bags out and staining.

I do not ...

Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:22 am
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I absolutely agree. The first sword seems ludicrously inadequate, but it was the only one I could find that related to Napoleon and Austerlitz. It is a replica and sells on the internet as the sword c ...

Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:12 pm
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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmandrill/NapoleonAusterlitzsword1.jpg
This is supposed to be the sword Napoleon carried at Austerlitz, and also the one Louis carried with him in Zulu ...

Thu Apr 07, 2011 10:07 pm
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Thanks Grave1879,
That photo is fantastic for details. I've never been certain how blue to black these uniforms were, but this gives me some idea.

Just to add another ...

Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:23 pm
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It was reported that the Prince wore an older style Royal Artillery patrol jacket. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the older and the standard 1879 pattern jacket. Thanks to all so fa ...

Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:07 pm
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You've just made my day.

Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:07 pm
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Can anyone help me with a query. I'm researching the events around the death of the Prince Imperial. In various books I've seen photos of the Princes' uniform laid out in a display. The assegais slash ...

Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:32 am
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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmandrill/maltaprofile1s.jpghttp://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmandrill/maltafront1s.jpghttp://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmand ...

Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:02 am
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http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmandrill/vietprof2.jpghttp://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmandrill/vietback2.jpghttp://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h417/smilingmandrill/vie ...

Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:10 pm
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Thanks for that. That is great information to know as I'm sure the Diehards wouldn't accept anything less than accurate. Judging by the first reply these helmets fit the description. Unfortunately mos ...

Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:27 am
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Excellent points and obviously the right people to talk to. I would love to see a photo of an original Zulu War British Pith Helmet, as I can only show what I've found in Australia...And I know they a ...
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