Lot #579: Rare 1867 Leather Bound British Military Manual, Field Exercise and Evolutions of Infantry

Rare pocket edition of the official British military manual, Field Exercise and Evolutions of Infantry, as Revised by Her Majesty's Command (1867) in leather with brass catch. Key Details About This Manual The Royal Coat of Arms: The prominent gold emblem stamped at the top of the cover is the British Royal Coat of Arms, which features the lion and the unicorn. This marks it as an official publication authorized directly by the British War Office.The Text on the Cover: Below the royal seal, the text reads "FIELD EXERCISE & EVOLUTIONS OF INFANTRY", followed by the publication year "1867". The lower text explicitly labels it as the "POCKET EDITION" published "BY AUTHORITY".Historical Purpose: This pocket-sized, leather-bound volume was standard-issue gear carried on the person by British and Commonwealth officers, non-commissioned officers, and drill instructors. It provided immediate battlefield reference for formal maneuver formations, column movements, and squad drills.Historical Significance: The 1867 revision is especially noteworthy because it introduced the updated platoon exercises and loading drill sequences specifically designed for the Snider-Enfield breech-loading rifle, which was replacing older muzzle-loaders across the British Empire at that time. Has a loose cover otherwise in super condition condition its age. Dimensions: see photos Pickup category timeslot {A}