Animals at War - Carrier Pigeons, War dogs, Cavalry, etc - Reference thread - What have you got?

[KradSpam]

I love the pigeon display mate, really great stuff!

[António Fragoeiro]

The pidgeon display is outstanding.
Great work.
Cheers.
Nuno

[aj4010]

Wonderful thread, very interesting indeed. I wonder what would happen to the Para Pigeon if the reserve was deployed?

Also the dogs, last pic, the dog on the right. Is that the canine equivalent of a 1000yd stare?

Best Regards,

Andy

Edit: Doggie stare.

[Grimebox]

Wonderful thread, very interesting indeed. I wonder what would happen to the Para Pigeon if the reserve was deployed?

Also the dogs, last pic, the dog on the right. Is that the canine equivalent of a 1000yd stare?

Best Regards,

Andy

I doubt if many had a chance to use their reserve chutes, but if they did I suspect they'd get a face full of pigeon if this wartime picture is anything to go by!

[Grimebox]

I know I said that animals were often forgotten about, but does nobody have anything!
Surely the Germans had a belt buckle or cap for a dog handler or horse groom? (They seem to have one for every other branch of the military and beyond!). Do none of relic collectors have a rusty horse shoe from Russia? Any of the medal collectors a Dickin medal? Any of Allied collectors a dog parachute (ParaData | A living history of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces) or horse gas mask?


Although I collect WW2 militaria below is a link to a piece of WW1 history I wouldn't mind owning!

Tortoise brought back in soldier's kitbag from Gallipoli almost 100 years ago is looking for new owner | Mail Online

[Adrian]

Here's one from my collection.....

[Grimebox]

Here's one from my collection.....

Do you know what these dogs were used for? The 'rolls' on their backs are interesting

[bigmacglenn]

German Ration-Card For Dogs...

[Grimebox]

German Ration-Card For Dogs...

That's what I'm talking about Thank you!

[cricketchris1944]

This is really cool stuff.
chris