Cyclist Soldiers Postcard

[Flying10uk]

I purchased this postcard many years ago from an antique shop and is one of first Militaria related items that I purchased in the 1970's. The consensus seems to be that it is dated around 1900.

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[browningautorifle]

That would promote interesting wear patterns on the woodwork.

[Daan Kemp]

Love the white sidewall tyres.

[Simon P]

Quite a few years ago, I think it was at one of the HBSA talks at the Imperial War Museum.

A discussion as to restore or preserve. its was a Lee Enfield with a number of dents & knocks. After the debate it was made known that rifle was from a Cyclist Division & that these marks were obtained during that time, so restoring would have lost that historical link

[Bob Womack]

Interestingly enough, I just attended the Virginia International Tattoo, where one of the featured acts was the Band of the Netherlands Mounted Arms Regiment who performed while riding bicycle in formations. They were both excellent and hilarious. They played to the comical aspects of combining the two.

Bob

[Flying10uk]

The book "The WW2 US military folding bicycle 1941-1948, a chronological history" by the late Tony Oliver is worth getting if you can find a copy. I purchased my copy directly off the author when he use to run his own little transport and militaria museum.

[Gil Boyd]

60,000 were manufactured between 1942 and 1945, but very few remain around today. The last one went for auction at £8000!!!