"Pom Poms and Helmet Flashes" Topic
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| Bretwalda | 16 Oct 2012 5:18 a.m. PST |
Anybody know what colours to paint Boer War Pom Poms (carriage, barrel etc)? Come to think of it, how were normal artillery carriages painted? Also does anyone know where I can find out about the colours/designs of Boer War helmet flashes? Many thanks. |
 Artilleryman  | 16 Oct 2012 7:56 a.m. PST |
At the time, the RA were still painting their equipment the old blue-grey colour of yore. The helmet flashes were based upon regimental colours. Again, the RA would have been red over blue for a start. Others were many and varied and some included cockades. For more, try the Victorian Wars Forum link They should have something. |
| Bretwalda | 07 Nov 2012 6:21 a.m. PST |
Great link Artilleryman – many thanks. As regards colour of artillery carriages, I have a copy of "Wargaming in History – The Second Anglo-Boer War" by Edwin Herbert. On page 30 he writes "The wooden parts of the guns and gun-carriages were painted a yellowish khaki. The General Service and ambulance wagons were also painted in this colour." Hmmm !!! |
| Botch B | 24 Sep 2013 2:11 a.m. PST |
I have compiled a short list of helmet flashes which I can email you if it is not too late |
| Joes Shop | 24 Sep 2013 9:36 a.m. PST |
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