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    Unit markings on my snider...?

    southsaskscotty
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    Post by southsaskscotty Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:03 am

    Can anyone tell me what the unit marks on the butt of my Snider might be? I can not seem to find any ref to help.

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    Michael Reintjes
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    Post by Michael Reintjes Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:49 am

    sorry but there seems to be only half the photo showing...
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    Post by Michael Reintjes Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:51 am

    ok I see it now...is that KPB in your opinion..definately unusual for a Snider...I,ll see what I can find out...
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    Post by Michael Reintjes Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:57 am

    Only thing that comes up is KING'S PROVISIONAL BATTALION of Infantry 1875-1884. Not sure who this bunit is but will lookinto it more.
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    Post by mk1rceme Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:02 pm

    Shows up fine here.


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    Post by Michael Reintjes Tue Jan 05, 2010 12:03 pm

    yes the 68th (King's county) Battalion of militia Kentville Nova Scotia
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    Post by southsaskscotty Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:48 am

    Michael Reintjes wrote:yes the 68th (King's county) Battalion of militia Kentville Nova Scotia

    Thanks Michael! much appreciated.

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