Gun Team 1903

From the very beginning of the 20th century, khaki became the principle working dress of the army and this applied to the RHA when they trained and carried out firing practice. The drivers mounted on this gun team have khaki serge tunics and jodhpurs with cloth puttees worn over ankle boots. Their forage caps are the peakless Brodrick cap worn between 1903 and 1907, being scarlet and dark blue with a cap badge on the front. The belt worn on the left shoulder was the webbing ammunition bandolier. What is interesting about this photo is the new harness which was probably the first time it was used. The heavy horse collars have been dispensed with, replaced by a broad strap across the horses’ chest. The gun is the 12-pounder 6 cwt, probably making its last appearance.

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