The West African Frontier Force (WAFF) was a multi-battalion field force, formed by the British Colonial Office in 1900 to garrison the West African colonies of Nigeria, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone and Gambia. In 1928, it received royal recognition, becoming the Royal West African Frontier Force (RWAFF).
Troops of the Nigeria Regiment RWAFF on active service in Burma 1944
Polish Officers of the Gambia Regiment during WW II--from the left: Lt. Adam Grzywacz, Lt. Weisław Bułkowski, Captain Jan Żeleźnik, Major Stanislaw Lisiecki.
Sergeant Alhaji Grunshi of the Gold Coast Regiment WAFF in full dress uniform 1918
QF 2.95-inch mountain gun
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The QF 2.95-inch mountain gun was the designation given by the British to a Vickers 75 mm calibre gun. It was originally produced for the Egyptian Army. It was taken into British service in the late 19th century to provide the 'movable armament' at some coaling stations. Also known as "The Millimetre Gun", it was used by the West African Frontier Force in several theatres in Africa during World War I. It was also used by the United States and the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
British QF 2.95-inch mountain gun, Cameroons and Togoland campaign, WWI
Front view of British example on display at US Army Ordnance Museum
Side view of British example on display at US Army Ordnance Museum
gun & carriage diagram