Private in Marching Order, 1898


This useful picture is commonly used in books to show the 1888 pattern Slade-Wallace equipment used by British infantrymen. It was named after Colonel Slade of the Rifle Brigade and Colonel Wallace of the King's Royal Rifle Corps. The valise had previously been carried at waist level and was now higher up and detachable. It was uncomfortable when the soldier was running and could only be helped by wearing the waistbelt very tight. It all weighed 41 pounds. Arms and ammunition broughtit up to 56 pounds. His foreign service white helmet is fitted with brass spike and chin chain.


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