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1st Bn, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Chitral Relief Force, 1895
Photograph: 1st Bn, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Chitral Relief Force, 1895. The men are posing with a. 303 in. Maxim machine gun and. 303 in. Lee-Metford Magazine Rifle. From an album of 49 photographs compiled by Rudolf George Jelf, Kings Royal Rifle Corps, Chitral, 1895 Date: 1895
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Chitral Compiled Corps Maxim Photograph Posing Rifle Rudolf 1895
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This photograph depicts members of the 1st Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC), assembled in Chitral, India, in 1895, as part of the Chitral Relief Force. The men in this image proudly display their weapons, including a 303 inch Maxim machine gun and 303 inch Lee-Metford Magazine Rifles. The Maxim gun, a heavy and powerful weapon, was a key component of the British military during this period, capable of delivering sustained and effective fire. The Lee-Metford Magazine Rifle, a more portable and accurate weapon than its predecessors, was the standard infantry firearm of the British Army at the time. The photograph is part of an album of 49 images compiled by Rudolf George Jelf, a member of the KRRC during their deployment in Chitral. The album offers a unique glimpse into the daily life and experiences of the soldiers during this campaign, which was mounted in response to an uprising in the Chitral Valley. The men in the photograph exude a sense of camaraderie and determination, reflecting the challenging conditions and the importance of their mission. The Chitral Relief Force was a significant moment in the history of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, as it marked the regiment's first overseas deployment. The campaign in Chitral demonstrated the regiment's ability to adapt to new environments and to face the challenges of colonial warfare, paving the way for their future exploits in the British Empire.
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