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Brent , how good would it be to see someone put together a reference book of New Zealand's involvement in the Boer war, in regards to the uniforms, badges and equipment that they wore .

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Originally Posted by atillathenunns (Post 509651)

7823 Trooper John Purcell Campbell Simpson, 9th New Zealand Contingent.

Serge army tunic; standard and original 1902 pattern with removable shoulder straps, single neck closure, white linings.
Fernleaf/ NZ collar badges x2; straight NZMR shoulder titles x2 (one per shoulder strap); Imperial General Service pattern buttons; metal belt hooks rear waist.
Size no. 6 (Height 5ft 3 & 4; Breast 36-37; Waist 31-32).
Markings: defence stamp on lining: 'G / W [defence arrow] D / 27'
Maker's label: [reinforced paper], including fabric composition (serge drab mixture), sizing, & maker name: ALBRECHT & ALBRECHT / LEEDS / 1901-2.

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Originally Posted by pukman (Post 509745)

Brent , how good would it be to see someone put together a reference book of New Zealand's involvement in the Boer war, in regards to the uniforms, badges and equipment that they wore .

I think if you include arms it would make a good book.

Here's a super rare slouch hat that was worn by Major Frederick Francis, who commanded two squadrons of the 4th New Zealand Mounted Rifles Contingent to South Africa in March 1900.

I have a "New Zealand" title that I got from L. Osbourne that is an exact match as the one on this hat.

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