Original British Boer War Railway Pioneer Regiment 3rd Battalion Officer Field Service Tunic German Replica It also folds out somewhat

It also folds out somewhat like a medical back pack or field desk

This version is the later and is offered in excellent condition with no visible maker markings but in black painted stencil it reads T

The blade is in very good condition free of nicks

though they also show surface rust damage

The barrel and action still retain a lot of the original blued finish

Original British Boer War Railway Pioneer Regiment 3rd Battalion Officer Field Service Tunic German Replica It also folds out somewhatOriginal 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