Published on 12, July, 2020
I see a lot of arguing going on around here so I wanted to talk about good news. Anyone can reply with some good news of their own. Hopefully this isn't too off topic!
Some of you may have noticed that I've said I live in a small, cliquey village where I'm unhappy, but we had our house valued the other day. It is worth more than we thought! So now I'm excitedly looking at new houses that we can afford! A light at the end of the tunnel! So it's good news from me.
Who else has good news?
I found my collection of John Hinde postcards in a paper bag while having a sort out. So I'm going to buy an album to put them in so they don't get forgotten about again!
i had to look him up ( John Hinde ) they look pretty cool
www.irishtimes.com/.../tributes-paid-to-ginger-haired-boy-immortalised-in-john-hinde-postcard-1.1358365
Yes, old school photography before digital cameras and photoshop!
The sword is a cavalry - Cossack - weapon. The rifle would have been attached to the saddle in a holster or slung over the back, I suspect that the bayonet was attached to the sword scabbard for two interconnected reasons. It removed the need for another piece of equipment to be attached to the sword belt; and having it on the soldier, rather than the saddle, would mean that the bayonet would not be absent-mindedly left on the saddle when the soldier dismounted to fight on foot.