Brian M Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 I found this post card taken of a military parade in York in my grandmother's album. Although that date appears to be 1916, the uniforms look decidedly South African in vintage. Having said that however, the mounted troops' uniforms look to be of the Great War pattern. Any ideas? Brian M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesmessenger Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 They are almost certainly members of the Volunteer Force, the WW1 equivalent of the Home Guard. Since York was in the West Yorkshires recruiting area, it is probably one of the Volunteer battalions of this regiment. Charles M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian M Posted 8 October , 2004 Author Share Posted 8 October , 2004 They certainly seem unencumbered by kit or equipment of any sort. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintin1689 Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 Apart from the Cameronians, who went to Church armed, this is the correct order of dress for Church Parade in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 Apart from the Cameronians, who went to Church armed, this is the correct order of dress for Church Parade in the UK Why did the Cameronians go to church armed? I haven't heard that before. An interested Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintin1689 Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 The 1st Bn The Cameronians was taken into the British Army in 1689 They had existed for many years previously. Many Presbyeterians would not accept Bishops in the Church of Scotland. Both the Charles's and James II(and VII) tried to enforce them and the elaborate English services. The Presbyeterians went out into the fields and hills to have their services so the Government sent dragoons to put them down. A preacher called Richard Cameron was killed, paramilitaries arose to protect the services and took his name. Hill of Beath near Dunfermline in Fife is one place they had their services. To commemorate this every Rifleman was issued a Bible on joining, they went to Church armed and posted sentries and the officers did not drink the Loyal Toast. There was also an unofficial tradition of fighting with English cavalry units. Because of their unique heritage the Cameronians would not amalgamate with any other Regiment and disbanded at an open air service. There was an English Regiment whose officers wore their swords to Church and to meals, as punishment for having been surprised by Red Indians at their meal in the seven years war. I think it was the Worcesters and in the amalgamated Regiment one officer still has to wear a sword at formal meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 Thank you for the explanation. I've never heard that story before. Cheers, Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harribobs Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 this site never ceases to amaze me cheers tintin! chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museumtom Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 The soldiers are wearing the pattern 1908 web belt. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted 8 October , 2004 Share Posted 8 October , 2004 The 1st Bn The Cameronians was taken into the British Army in 1689 They had existed for many years previously. Many Presbyeterians would not accept Bishops in the Church of Scotland. Both the Charles's and James II(and VII) tried to enforce them and the elaborate English services. The Presbyeterians went out into the fields and hills to have their services so the Government sent dragoons to put them down. A preacher called Richard Cameron was killed, paramilitaries arose to protect the services and took his name. Hill of Beath near Dunfermline in Fife is one place they had their services. To commemorate this every Rifleman was issued a Bible on joining, they went to Church armed and posted sentries and the officers did not drink the Loyal Toast. There was also an unofficial tradition of fighting with English cavalry units. Because of their unique heritage the Cameronians would not amalgamate with any other Regiment and disbanded at an open air service. There was an English Regiment whose officers wore their swords to Church and to meals, as punishment for having been surprised by Red Indians at their meal in the seven years war. I think it was the Worcesters and in the amalgamated Regiment one officer still has to wear a sword at formal meals. The last Conventicle of the Cameronians ( Scottish Rifles) at Castle Dangerous. After the service they marched away ' until Scotland needs them again ' Maybe a message for the Royal Scots there in today's political climate. Aye Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrick Posted 12 October , 2004 Share Posted 12 October , 2004 is it me ore do my eyes deciving me But these guys are all wearing mounted paterned breeches? Was this common practice ? co-ee pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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