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Fijian uniforms 1939-41 ?

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Post  zebra Tue 23 Oct 2018, 5:07 am

Seen a photo from 1934 of the Indian platoon of the Fiji defence force in light khaki tunic , shorts , puttees and sun helmet , plus what looks like leather belts.
Not sure if the 1903 bandolier equipment was worn.
Same uniform worn 1939-41 or the shirt , trousers and 1937 webbing (+ helmet) worn ?
Can't find any photos, the Fiji Museum not much help, they reply to emails but want a formal written snail mail request.

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Post  wfrad Tue 23 Oct 2018, 9:28 am

Is this the one? No webbing/bandolier but there's an NCO's sash which may be tricking the memory.
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Indian Platoon of the Fiji Defence Force in 1934. In the centre is platoon commander Lieutenant Johnson, Sergeant Major Varsonce and Sergeant Thomas Amputch. The platoon was disbanded in 1940.
At;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Platoon

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Post  zebra Wed 24 Oct 2018, 10:42 pm

Yes that's the photo. There is a photo from 1943 which shows Fijian home guard wearing the bandolier, that's why I thought the 2 battalions may have had them 1939-40.

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Post  zebra Wed 24 Oct 2018, 10:45 pm

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Post  wfrad Thu 25 Oct 2018, 8:26 am

The Roosevelt picture is a nice find.

I know the post is for WWII but opening several posts for Fiji just seemed unnecessary.
Hope you don't mind, but if you wish the following can be moved.

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Fiji Chief of Police Ratu Ifereemi Qasivakatini

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Fiji Harry &Steven Blackhouse Smith WWII Vets

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fiji museum.. the native military band c1917

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Fiji Band leader in full uniform 1960's?

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Fiji museum. The RFMF band at Queen Elizabeth Barracks c1960s

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Fiji Prince Charles during his royal tour

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