a small garrison at the mission station of Rorke’s Drift used Martini-Henry rifles to defend improvised barricades against repeated attacks
this safety is different from the typical MkI version
another Naval requirement
The Horsehair plumed helmet was always worn when mounted in armor but was optional when wearing coveralls as a navy and red visor hat with household cavalry regimental badge was also acceptable (we added a white pith helmet for the photos
and of its subsequent services to 1846
Book: Imperial Japanese Army and Navy Uniforms & Equipment 81mm Mortar a small garrison at theNewly Printed Item: A very hard to find book. Limited quantities available. Written by Nakata, Tadao and Thomas Nelson. Originally printed in Japanese, this edition comes with an English translation summary. Publisher Information: Ironside International Alexandria, VA 2000 336 pages, detailed color photos. Covers uniforms, medals, equipment and small arms, a comprehensive reference book required reading for any Japanese Military collector. ISBN 10:
