Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2329BD6
Site Name
Afrikaaner Anglo Boer war Museum Wooden board with guns, Bandelierkop, Louis Trichardt
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, March 12, 2021 - 10:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, March 12, 2021 - 10:03.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Purpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: Douglas ConnellBuilder: Douglas ConnellPerson/Institution Commemorated: Anglo Boer warRecorder Name: William Mathosa and Thembani Netshinombelo
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
Keep war weapons as reminders of the war
Original Position
No
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Wood
Pedestal Material
Wood
Event Commemorated
Anglo Boer war
Unveiled Comment
Unknown
Inscriptions
These.303 Enfield rifles are of the type issued to the military forces of the British Empire during the 1899-1902 Anglo boer war
The Bayonettes and ammunition clip form part of the accessories issued with the rifles.
These Two are typical of the rifles captured by the Boers during the final stage of the war.
The barrels and stocks have been cut down to make them more suitable for use on horseback during hit-and-run operations. The front sights have not been replaced.
The rifles were donated by Johan Scheepers . The display was made by Douglas Connell who was the last Training WOll of the Pietersburg Commando
BOTH RIFLES AND AMMUNITION HAVE BEEN DE-ACTIVATED AND ARE USELESS
The Bayonettes and ammunition clip form part of the accessories issued with the rifles.
These Two are typical of the rifles captured by the Boers during the final stage of the war.
The barrels and stocks have been cut down to make them more suitable for use on horseback during hit-and-run operations. The front sights have not been replaced.
The rifles were donated by Johan Scheepers . The display was made by Douglas Connell who was the last Training WOll of the Pietersburg Commando
BOTH RIFLES AND AMMUNITION HAVE BEEN DE-ACTIVATED AND ARE USELESS
Location
Location
Mapping
-23.277425, 29.82905
Limpopo
- Vhembe
- Makhado
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