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William K. Combs

A prolific author and collector, Bill maintains "The Spanish Colonial Uniform Research Project," an ongoing study of the uniforms and equipment of the Army of Spain during the late colonial period and the Spanish American War, 1868 - 1898. Click here for more info: ¡RAYADILLO!

Articles From This Author

A detail view of a group photograph of the Gastadores section of the 2nd Havana Volunteer Infantry Regiment taken about 1895. The Modelo 1843 Infantry machete of the soldier in the center is clearly visible. Note also the crossed tools sleeve insignia and the thick aiguillette, all symbols identifying these elite Spanish Pioneer Infantrymen.
Knives / Swords / Bayonets

Spanish Gladius: A Story of Military Short Swords

By William K. Combs
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Militaria Collectibles

Spanish Military Pride: Army Uniforms under King Alfonso XIII of Spain

By William K. Combs
Cockades Issued in Cuba: Top row left to right: Line Infantry, Light Infantry, Cavalry, Volunteer Cavalry. Bottom Row: Engineers, Artillery, Marine Infantry, “Universal” cockade.
Patches / Insignia

The Spanish Military Cockade of 1898

By William K. Combs
Women from FAI during the Spanish Social Revolution.
Accouterments

COLLECTING SPANISH CIVIL WAR BELT PLATES

By William K. Combs

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