Some period photos of African 'knights'

[Iain]

Originally Posted by freebooter

Anyone notice the Pith helmet in the doorway and a native chap in the button up coat?

Gav

Hi Gav,

The photo likely dates from 1900-1920 or so, at which time Timbuku was under French Colonial administration. Native levies where common I believe and a French fort was established in the town from 1894 (I think that is the date, there was a fort and the French military arrived in 1894 so I'm assuming they established it rather quickly).

Cheers,

Iain