Print, 3 Canadian Soldiers of the South African War

A modern colour print depicting 3 Canadian soldiers of the South African war in various uniform styles. The scene is set in camp, with a bell tent visible in the background and some type of transport wagon appearing in the left foreground.

  1. The figure on the left depicts an infantry serjeant in field service, wearing a pith helmet, with puttees.
  2. The centre figure depicts an mounted rifleman in field service dress, wearing a side cap and holding a rifle.
  3. The figure on the right shows a cavalry officer in officer’s cavalry field service dress. He wears a Stetson hat and is armed with a pistol and sword. He is also wearing boots and spurs.

The caption at the bottom of the print reads:

The Canadian Army (South African War 1899-1900)

Canada’s first military force to serve overseas

Note, the print was originally accessioned with the number, P0346

Classification
Art
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years
Location of artifact
Case 11/12 South Africa – 1899 – 1902

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