BRV206 British Infantry In Shell Jackets Kneeling Crimean War British Alter gaiters to puttees to

Alter gaiters to puttees to use as72nd Highlanders (Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders) in the 2nd Afghan War 1978-80: Winter kit khaki / buff helmet cover and tunic

28mm metal miniatures

First Afghan War

tunic (with red facings) and trousers

BRV206 British Infantry In Shell Jackets Kneeling Crimean War British Alter gaiters to puttees toBritish Infantry in the Indian Mutiny The British Army were caught unawares by the speed of the Mutiny. Many units were diverted from other parts of the Empire or raised on a rather ad hoc basis. This meant that a wide variety of uniforms was used. Some regiments had the home service kit of red jacket and blue trousers. Others such as those that had been en route to China were issued with ships smocks. Units already in India often hastily dyed khaki