Oxfords versus boots

[CombatDoc]

I see you posted the Temperate Zone ones.  Do you have photos of the Desert issue?

The arid look the same, same quality construction too, only in a lighter tan colour.

 

[Rifleman62]

Fixed bayonets. You weren't in a Rifle regiment during that time, were you? That would be blasphemous.

Not at that time.

The Royal Winnipeg Rifles did fix swords during the centennial (1983). The Regiment exercised it's right to freedom of the city granted 26 May 68. The CO convinced the RSM (me) it was necessary. As recompense, the regiment immediately adopted Rifle Regt drill (all drill movements start and end at the Stand At Ease position etc) which I had just written. Rifle Regt drill was used on the 4 Jun 83 parade which surprised many spectators!!