Bayonet Fencing Protective Equipment

This pre-WWI photograph depicts Seaforth Highlanders in tropical and PT outfits complete with Bayonet Fencing Muskets and associated protective clothing, padded jacket, groin guard, gloves and masks, again not too dis-similar to those worn by modern stickfighters.

('Inter-Section Bayonet Fencing Competition, runners-up 1912, winners 1913).

Louie

 

That's a cool bit of history, where'd you find it?

 

Hi Paratus,

It was just sold on ebay for £17.00, unfortunately, I was too late to bid.

Louie

 

just goes to show there ain't nothin new under the sun

 

"just goes to show there ain't nothin new under the sun " elhig.

Does this mean you're planning to make us train in tartan trousers?
I dont mind the Jumpers with the big D on them

 

Might make you grow the tash though

the guy's sitting second from the left would suit ya