SOUTH AFRICAN SWORDS
Swords first came into use in the region of modern-day South Africa with the arrival of European settlers. Before then, the spear had been prominent and the battle axe was becoming increasingly popular.
THE BERSAGLIERI AND THEIR USE OF BIANCHI FOLDING MILITARY BICYCLES
It was during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 that a military role for the humble bicycle was considered by the French.
ZAR Ordnance Quick Firing 37mm Vickers Maxim Ammunition
The DITSONG: National Museum of Military History has in its ammunition collection over 50 rounds of 37mm Vickers / Maxim / Pom/Pom / 1Pr ammunition from Boer, British and German origin.