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The Crown is an ongoing Netflix original series based on the reign of the United Kingdom's current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The first two seasons have been released, primarily covering events from 1947 through 1964. Both seasons use flashbacks to touch on events prior to their main narratives, especially to World War II, the abdication crisis, and the youths of the Queen and her consort, Prince Philip. | The Crown is an ongoing Netflix original series based on the reign of the United Kingdom's current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The first two seasons have been released, primarily covering events from 1947 through 1964. Both seasons use flashbacks to touch on events prior to their main narratives, especially to World War II, the abdication crisis, and the youths of the Queen and her consort, Prince Philip. | ||
=Rifles= | |||
==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*== | |||
The Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III (and its more common variant, the No. 1 Mk. III*) was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces in World War I. It continued to serve alongside the Lee-Enfield No. 4 through World War II and until the adoption of the SLR. It is frequently seen in the background, being held by troops standing guard, on parade, or standing for review. It is also prominently wielded by Elizabeth and Phillip's guide in Kenya (S1:E2, "Hyde Park Corner") . | |||
[[Image:crown_no1kenyareview.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kenyan troops standing for review carrying No.1 Mk. III* rifles.]] | |||
[[Image:crown_no1guide.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Elizabeth and Philip's guide with his No.1 Mk.III*]] | |||
[[Image:crown_no1kenyaguard.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Kenyan troops standing guard with their No.1 Mk. III* rifles.]] | |||
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The Crown is an ongoing Netflix original series based on the reign of the United Kingdom's current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The first two seasons have been released, primarily covering events from 1947 through 1964. Both seasons use flashbacks to touch on events prior to their main narratives, especially to World War II, the abdication crisis, and the youths of the Queen and her consort, Prince Philip.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
The Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III (and its more common variant, the No. 1 Mk. III*) was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces in World War I. It continued to serve alongside the Lee-Enfield No. 4 through World War II and until the adoption of the SLR. It is frequently seen in the background, being held by troops standing guard, on parade, or standing for review. It is also prominently wielded by Elizabeth and Phillip's guide in Kenya (S1:E2, "Hyde Park Corner") .
