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DETAILS:Original photograph of a Philippine Constabulary paramilitary troops under the command of American Officers while on patrol in the Philippines duringthe Spanish American War. Circa 1905. Measures5\" x 7\" inches.For other early US Army military photographs, be certain to visit the Militaria categories of our store. We offer among the finest selections of photos available on .
BACKGROUND: The Philippine Constabulary (Hukbóng Pamayapà ng Pilipinas /Spanish: Constabularía Filipina) was a gendarmerie military police force of the Philippines created in 1901 by the American occupational government to replace the Spanish colonial Guardia Civil. Because of their make-up, Filipino soldiers under the command of white American Officers, theparamilitary force was a highly effective force in counter-insurgency. It was the first of the four branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Oxxbridge Galleries
Established 1987
Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper itemswith a large selection of historical and 19th Century tintypes, daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, cabinet cards, carte des visites and other types of early photography.We invite everyone to visit our storeto view our entireinventory (STORE CATEGORY: Historical Photos).
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