Description
silver and copper wire
possibly the original factory sharpening
offered in excellent condition with a vibrant red color
Bougainville Island
It appears she was a very feisty woman and it was reported that whilst sewing sand bags for the fortification she was asked to come and pray for deliverance to which she replied that she was perfectly capable and sewing and praying at the same time
Original British Boer War Railway Pioneer Regiment 3rd Battalion Officer Field Service Tunic British Artwork & Posters silver and copper wireOriginal Item: Only One Available. During the Second Boer War (11 October 1899 31 May 1902) the Railway Pioneer Regiment was a large unit and played a vital role in support of the field operations. The four battalions of the RPR were involved in repairing and protecting the railways, culverts and bridges and assisted the Corps of Royal Engineers in that task. Stirling's "Our Regiments in South Africa" contains a brief digest of the services of the RPR