Dan Morton
A Fixture
Probably the most well known of the Imperial German Colonial Forces - those of their Southwest African Colony.
Some of these photos go back to 1900; a few are possibly re-enactors (I'm not certain.) Example - the bandolier looks shiny and recently made.
My impression is that equipment, saddles, bridles, etc., used on the camels was not standardized. Compare the photos of the Camel troop (particularly the nearest trooper) on parade with that of the close up of the patrol leader.
Some of these photos go back to 1900; a few are possibly re-enactors (I'm not certain.) Example - the bandolier looks shiny and recently made.
My impression is that equipment, saddles, bridles, etc., used on the camels was not standardized. Compare the photos of the Camel troop (particularly the nearest trooper) on parade with that of the close up of the patrol leader.
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3 views.jpg -
Another SW Afrika Schutztruppe tunic.jpg -
Back view tunic and ammo holders.jpg -
Bandolier a third view.jpg -
Bandolier full.jpg -
Bandolier another view.jpg -
Camel korps mounted staff.jpg -
Camel Saddle based on British.jpg -
Camel troops at parade.jpg -
Camel-troop-on-march.jpg -
Cavalry staff.jpg -
Cavalry-posing.jpg -
chevrons.JPG -
Close up of patrol leader.jpg -
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DSCF0178.jpg -
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eDSWA-1med.jpg -
eDSWA-2med.jpg -
eDSWA-3med.jpg
