2nd April 1879 – The Eshowe Relief Column – Natal Native Horse (2 pcs)
making it an essential piece for any Anglo-Zulu War collection
A typical “Aussie with Owen Gun” would wear standard Australian service dress of the period: wool tunic and trousers
Beautifully detailed and full of character
ROM109A - Legionnaire Preparing to Launch Pilum - Red Shield
CSWT-11D - 1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry (Wheat's Tigers) (4 pcs) On Parade With The Royal Hong Kong Police 2nd April 1879 – TheThe 1st Special Battalion, Louisiana Infantry, widely known as Wheat's Tigers, was a notorious and battle hardened Confederate unit organized in May 1861 by Major Chatham Roberdeau Wheat. Composed heavily of Irish immigrants and New Orleans wharf workers, they were recognized for their fierce fighting in the Eastern Theater, including Manassas, the Valley Campaign, and the Seven Days' Battles, before disbanding in 1862.