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UNITS OF THE ZULU WAR 1879

UNITS OF THE ZULU WAR 1879

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60th RIFLES

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Not all British infantry wore red during the campaign. The 60th rifles still wore their traditional green with black webbing. The green would appear black on the field after awhile. The sun helmet was dyed brown but unlike other infantry they kept the cap badge on. It was made from a dark metal so didn’t glint as other infantry badges did. They were armed with the Martini Henry Rifle but unlike other infantry had the longer sword bayonet. They arrived after the disastrous start to the war and helped in the relief of Eshowe.

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got to love the Green Jackets
Outstanding work, makes me want to dig out my Rorke’s stuff and touch up and finish them off.

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