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The above studio portrait was taken in Halifax. Can anyone identify the time period? Is he Militia, NWMP or Canadian Army?
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Hep Needed With Photograph Identification
Battalion Colours- Moderator
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The above studio portrait was taken in Halifax. Can anyone identify the time period? Is he Militia, NWMP or Canadian Army?
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Re: Hep Needed With Photograph Identification
by Battalion Colours Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:48 pm
After looking at some photographs on the Victorian Wars Forum, I believe this is a Boer War photograph.
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Neat pic! I would have guessed NWMP.
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Hi Adam, The image being taken in Halifax suggests an embarkation photo? The uniform, with the stetson and the pattern of bandolier is consistent with a Boer War Canadian Mounted Rifles trooper. The rifle appears to be a Lee-Enfield Mark 1, which was acquired by the Canadian government in the late 1890's. And, the bayonet frog looks like an Oliver pattern 1899.
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I agree. I would bet he is a member of the CMR about to embark to South Africa. The uniform and equipment sure fits.