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Ref No:MR03959
Record No:MRP/2B/82
Date Period:1899_to_1902
Title:1st Battalion on trek
Battalion:1st Battalion
Place:South
Further Information:

Members of the 1st Battalion on the march during the Boer War of 1899-1902.

The 1st Battalion wore a green fleur de lys on the side of their tropical helmets, and one (although a little blurred) can be seen on the closest man.

As well as their Lee-Enfield rifles, some soldiers carry rolled up signalling flags and stretchers.

Several details such as outlines in the photo appear to have been enhanced.

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