Figure 1. Camel Detachment, South West Africa:
Grey hat trimmed with cornflower blue. Khaki drill coat piped with cornflower blue along bottom of the collar, front of the coat and the cuffs. White metal buttons. White, black and red mixture shoulder straps. Grey cord breeches piped Cornflower blue. Brown boots, white metal spurs. Brown Equipment. Camel equipment all brown leather, grey blanket and blanket roll. Khaki web sling to rifle.
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