GG57-04N - The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment (4pcs) Papau New Guinea and difficult terrain placed additional

and difficult terrain placed additional demands on both crews and equipment

or respond to shifting enemy pressure

Deliver powerful chopping or slicing strikes

ROM096C - Weary Legionnaire Resting with Black 9th Legion Shield & 2 Pilum

GG57-04N - The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment (4pcs) Papau New Guinea and difficult terrain placed additionalThe regiment was stationed in Ceylon when in February 1879, it received orders to proceed to Natal. On its journey it joined the 1st Brigade of the column that was being formed for the relief of Eshowe. They held the right flank face of the laager at Gingindhlovu and assisted in repelling the first enemy attack. During the second invasion of Zululand they were in the 2nd Brigade of Crealocks 1st Division.