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Leicestershire Yeomanry baboon mascot 8 years 6 months ago #42953

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In the 2nd Boer War the Leicestershire Yeomanry, serving as part of the Imperial Yeomanry, had a mascot. This was a veldt baboon. At least five photos of the baboon exist but there is a difference of opinion on the baboon's name. Some say that it was Adonse (the Zulu word for Grab) and others say he was called Alphonse.

I would be grateful for any thoughts on this one.

Marigold

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