A group dedicated to the study of Queen Victoria's Army. Topics will include: Uniforms and Accourtrements, Weapons, Tactics, Campaigns, Medals, Victorian England, Living History, Reenacting, Books, and Films. The goal will be to share information and knowledge with others and to educate those who have an interest in the British Victorian Military through the use of links and messaging.
... My Thorndike & Barnhart dictionary defines 'transit' thusly: "... an instrument used in surveying to measure vertical and horizontal angles; a theodolite
Simon: It looks like I can get my requirements in time for the event .... and to minimize delay and Customs/Postal problems, I'll have them shipped to my
... I am not sure you have it right. I think the differences are rather more subtle than that and either of them can have telescopic abilities. This is a Wye
Todd, May I suggest purchasing your 1850's/60 soldiers accoutrement from: britishmilitaryequipments dot com I am certain that others on this forum will give