Can anyone comment on the unusual sling arrangement on these MLE Mk I rifles? Can you identify the unit? The date is probably 1902, they are wearing their QSA medals.
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Can anyone comment on the unusual sling arrangement on these MLE Mk I rifles? Can you identify the unit? The date is probably 1902, they are wearing their QSA medals.
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Very interesting, I will be looking for old screw holes on the butts of MLEs from now on ,cheers
Mounted infantry? And they've modified them for wear on horseback?
Rob clearly an Australian unit , these ar ethe 3 units for 1901-1902 . My uncles grandfather was killed in South Africa ear;lie rin the boer war.
Second New South Wales Mounted Rifles Mounted Infantry (+ 1 machine gun section) Lt Col HB Lassetter 1050 Apr 1901 – Apr 1902 30 KIA
Third New South Wales Imperial Bushmen Mounted Infantry Lt-Col R Carrington 1000 May 1901 – May 1902 4 KIA, 18 DFD
Third New South Wales Mounted Rifles Mounted Infantry (+ 1 machine gun section)