British P-1903 Leather Five Pocket Bandolier, P1903, Pattern 1903 Martini-Henry Parts but the actual equipment used

but the actual equipment used by the soldiers in 1879 at the Battle of Rorke's Drift

I was actually there collecting a Government release of militaria

It does not appear that those converted rifles were ever issued

The King's Own Scottish Borderers was an infantry regiment of the British Army

The ricasso has the RZM circle and M7/85 maker marking

British P-1903 Leather Five Pocket Bandolier, P1903, Pattern 1903 Martini-Henry Parts but the actual equipment usedNew Made Item: Officially designated as "Bandoliers for Mounted Infantry" this is a high quality newly made British Pattern 1903 five pocket bandoleer intended to carry 10 clips each of 5 rounds, two to a pocket. Complete with brass buckle and tie down strap, these come in the original tan leather color of P1903 issue. Used prominently in WWI and again in WWII. Measures 46 inches maximum length, adjustable to smaller sizes. Nice quality featuring