On January 11, 1879, British forces under the Command of Lord Chelmsford invaded Zululand. The invasion force was made up of three columns, with Chelmsfords centre column invading Zululand at one of the principle crossing points on the Mzinyathi (Buffalo) River – an outpost called Rorke’s Drift. After the initial invasion Rorke’s Drift settled into life as a supply depot with a small hospital. With the disastrous defeat of part of the centre column at Isandlwana on January 22, the Drift was set upon by 3,000-4,000 Zulu warriors bent on wiping it off the map.
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1/30 scale
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Black Randall Lineback Cows
Dairy cattle (also called dairy cows) are bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk. Historically, little distinction was made between dairy cattle and beef cattle, with the same stock often being used for both meat and milk production. Our cattle are referred to as the Randall Lineback, one of the earlier known breeds of cattle in North America. This breed of cattle exists in unique variations of both brown and black color. It is thought the Randall Linebacks are a combination of Dutch, French, and English cattle and are a “landrace” breed descended from common cattle in New England.
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Brown Randall Lineback Cows
The Randall Lineback breed is the last survivor of the once numerous “all-purpose” breed of cattle that became popular throughout New England beginning in the late 1600s. Numerous European cattle from different homelands were introduced into New England and, over time, these imports were mixed together. Individuals with desirable traits were selected to produce hardy, useful cattle that served local demand for milk, draft, and meat for centuries thereafter. Because they preceded the era of “purebred” cattle, the precise origin Randall Linebacks will most likely never be known.
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24th Foot OR Standing Answering Roll Call, 1879
In the British Army, the serving soldier is ordered into formation in this particular manner when roll is called. The Colour Sergeant gives the command: Squad Atten-shun! (Attention). The soldier brings his left leg up at 90 degrees and stamps down so both his feet are in a ‘V’ shape. When answering the call, the soldier stiffens his spine, throws back his shoulders, and in a loud, clear voice sounds off thusly: Color! (Unless there is an officer present, to which he replies, “Sir!” as an officer is on parade.) This is the standard for soldiers today as it was through two world wars, the Victorian Age, and, presumably, all the way back to the New Model Army, 1645.
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24th Foot in Full Marching Kit, 1879
This soldier marches in the five button, Other Ranks Foreign Service Tunic typical of the type worn in hot climates. His webbing is 1870 Pattern Valise Equipment made of buff leather braces and straps. This pattern was approved and issued in 1871 following acceptance trials of the Martini-Henry rifle which this “ranker” is carrying left shoulder arms. The complete kit consisted of a waist belt, two pouches, an ammunition bag, a pair of braces, two great coat straps, a mess-tin strap, two valise supporting straps, and a valise. Also attached is a bread bag and Oliver pattern water bottle. His foreign service helmet was stained with tea as was the norm in Zululand.
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