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Uniforms / Clothes worn 100 years ago...

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​A soldiers equipment consisted of...

A Brodie Helmet
- Soldiers originally fought in cloth caps, but in the later years of the war the first metal helmets were introduced and were worn by British troops.

Belt items - On their belts Soldiers would have carried a water bottle, entrenching tool, sheath for his bayonet, extra ammunition pouches and a small haversack for other supplies and food.

Puttees - Soldiers wore strips of cloth wrapped tightly around the lower leg for support and protection. The word comes from the Hindi word patti, meaning bandage.

1908 Pattern Webbing - Soldiers wore battle dress, containing all of the essential supplies for fighting minus the large rucksack worn while on the march. The small front pouches were for ammunition.

Rank Badge - A sergeant for instance meant he was in charge of a troop or platoon of around 30 soldiers.

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield MK111 - Troops fighting for the British Empire throughout the War used a Chambering a.303 round, the SMLE which was designed as a reliable, accurate rifle.

Soldiers would wear protective helmets which consisted of a face mask, googles and respirators to protect themselves from potential attacks.

What did children wear in 1918?
The BBC have an excellent website which will help you - http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/0/ww1/25268180
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These images come from our Golden-Oldies WW1 1914-1916 project and show children from Wiltshire schools at commemorative concerts
​and school open days.

​Planning a WW1 school event? Please tell us - glj@golden-oldies.org.uk
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Planning A School Event? Please tell us - glj@golden-oldies.org.uk


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