The March Past


Rifle regiments march at 140 paces a minute and hold their rifles at the carry. They have no Colours and no Corps of Drums, although they do have a band. The officer marching in front raises his sword in salute as the parade does 'Eyes Right' to the inspecting General Officer.


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by Stephen Luscombe