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Henry Lugg's hat.
Simon


Joined: 26 Feb 2007
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Hi,

Apparently during the battle of Rorke's Drift, Henry Lugg wore some kind of woolly hat.

I have seen a BW photo of the item but has anyone seen the real thing and can give me an idea of the colours.

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Simon
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John Young


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Simon,

It is a while since I saw it last (1999), but to the best of my recollection it is blue with a gold/russet stripe. Have you contacted the Warrior's Gate Museum, Durban, where it was on display?

John Y.
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Mark Hobson


Joined: 18 Sep 2005
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They also have his hunting knife which he had with him at Rorke's Drift. All still on display.
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Simon


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Hi John,

I have tried but I am struggling to find an e-mail address that does not 'bounce back'.

Any they to not appear to havea website.

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Simon
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John Young


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Simon,

Try the link on http://www.moth.org.za/moth9.htm

John Y.
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Simon


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Cheers John,

that one seems to have gone OK

Thanks

Simon
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Ken Gillings


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Warriors' Gate's computer was struck by lightning and it will be a while before it will be replaced. We're working on it. The e-mail address is [email protected] The curator is Charlie van der Merwe.

Regards, Ken

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