South Persia Rifles
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The South Persia Rifles (Persian: تپانچهداران جنوب پارس), also known as SPR, was a Persian military force recruited by the British in 1916 and under British command.[1] They participated in the Persian Campaign of World War I.
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South Persia Rifles | |
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Active | 1916- 1921 |
Disbanded | 1921 |
Country | Iran (Persia) |
Allegiance | British |
Type | infantry with mounted detachments |
Size | approved establishment of up to 11,000 |
Part of | British and Persian |
Equipment | British Indian |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Percy Sykes |
Insignia | |
Uniform | Khaki drill |
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