Anglo Boer War 1899 – 1902 (1 Viewer)

[Terp152]

What a great series Martyn. Chris

 

[GICOP]

What a great series Martyn. Chris

Many thanks Chris glad you like it :salute::

All the best

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

In the early months of the Boer War, before the khaki uniform was adopted, the Naval Brigade fought in the uniform that had hardly changed for decades









Figures - Little Legion and Trophy

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

NATAL 1901 - "One for the family album"



Figures - Trophy of Wales

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Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

Like the scene, trying to get a better look at that traction engine Martyn. Robin.

 

[GICOP]

June 1900 - A patrol of Kaffrarian Rifles escort a special delivery of barbed wire and a searchlight to a blockhouse







All figures and Steam Traction Engine - Trophy of Wales

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Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

That is an excellent piece Martyn, you must very satisfied with this. Had a interest in traction engines stemming from a film called 'the iron maiden' many moons ago. Yours is a beaut and even better with the trailer.:salute::, Robin.

 

[GICOP]

January 1900 - The Maxim gun crew take a break on Launch No 1





Figures - Trophy of Wales

Launch - Little Legion

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Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

Good combination bringing together a subtle scene. Robin.

 

[GICOP]

Good combination bringing together a subtle scene. Robin.

Many thanks Robin :salute::

All the best

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

River launch patrol 1899









Figures - Trophy

Launch - Little Legion

Merry Christmas

Martyn

 

[TomNT]

Merry Christmas Martyn and I like the river launch.

Tom

 

[GICOP]

Merry Christmas Martyn and I like the river launch.

Tom

Merry Christmas Tom

All the best

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

July 1900 -The QUEEN'S (ROYAL WEST SURREY) REGIMENT on the move



All figures - Trophy of Wales

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

June 1900 - A supply column on the march

Soldiers from the Black Watch escort a supply column. The Indian mule handlers and wagon driver are from the Indian Army but were not allowed to bear arms, due to a tacit agreement between the British and Boers only white troops should take part in military operations.









All figures - Trophy of Wales

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

17th May 1900 - MAFEKING RELIEVED





Figure - Trophy of Wales

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

November 1899 - Mafeking

One of Colonel Baden-Powell's Mafeking Cadets hands out the Mafeking Mail to subscribers who have paid one shilling a week. The Mafeking Mail was issued daily, shells permitting.





The Mafeking Cadets



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Martyn

 

[jazzeum]

Are these Trophy? They don't look like them.

 

[GICOP]

Are these Trophy? They don't look like them.

Well spotted Brad, they are not Trophy.

Not sure who made the newspaper boy but the small group are from Imperial Miniatures of Woking, Surrey.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[jazzeum]

Interesting figures Martyn. Fit in well with the theme.