Original British Boer War Railway Pioneer Regiment 3rd Battalion Officer Field Service Tunic British Artwork & Posters It appears she was a

It appears she was a very feisty woman and it was reported that whilst sewing sand bags for the fortification she was asked to come and pray for deliverance to which she replied that she was perfectly capable and sewing and praying at the same time

This is the Rabone

The folding peak securing snap for when not in use is still intact

silver and copper wire

Original British Boer War Railway Pioneer Regiment 3rd Battalion Officer Field Service Tunic British Artwork & Posters It appears she was aOriginal Item: Only One Available. During the Second Boer War (11 October 1899 31 May 1902) the Railway Pioneer Regiment was a large unit and played a vital role in support of the field operations. The four battalions of the RPR were involved in repairing and protecting the railways, culverts and bridges and assisted the Corps of Royal Engineers in that task. Stirling's "Our Regiments in South Africa" contains a brief digest of the services of the RPR