06-04-2004, 06:55 PM
"But on tombstones showing the cavalryman in action, he is never wearing a sports helmet. Why? "<br>
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Good point, however a counter arguement could be that the tombstones were simply depicting the deceased cavalry mans face, hence using the open style "patrol" helmets. A sort of heroic depiction of the deceased in battle. Not necessarily a true depiction of the battle dress.<br>
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This lone tombstone may in fact be an example that goes against this tradition, showing the actual battle order of dress......<br>
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Good point, however a counter arguement could be that the tombstones were simply depicting the deceased cavalry mans face, hence using the open style "patrol" helmets. A sort of heroic depiction of the deceased in battle. Not necessarily a true depiction of the battle dress.<br>
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This lone tombstone may in fact be an example that goes against this tradition, showing the actual battle order of dress......<br>
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