Original Rare WWI Imperial German West Africa Colonial Troops Schützentruppen Leather Belt & Pouch Rig French Holsters Baron Hotham (1794 - 1870)

Baron Hotham (1794 - 1870) joined the Coldstream Guards as an Ensign in 1810 and was immediately sent to participate

piloted by Paul Tibbets and Robert A

It comes complete with a period holster and leather ammo belt that holds 16 cartridges

The scabbard is a fine nickel-plated example

Original Rare WWI Imperial German West Africa Colonial Troops Schützentruppen Leather Belt & Pouch Rig French Holsters Baron Hotham (1794 - 1870)Original Item: Only One Set Available. These are exceedingly rare! While there were some early attempts at colonization on the part of various German states, real efforts to become a colonial power did not begin until after the founding of the German Empire in 1871. In 1884, pursuant to the Berlin Conference, colonies were officially established on the African west coast, often in areas already inhabited by German missionaries and merchants. The