Chris_Baker Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 I am a little perplexed by this photo and hoping that someone can advise. The signature clearly shows Egypt 1916 and is of a man named Alexander Pirie. But does that line up with him wearing collar dogs? Is there much else that can be told from his uniform or badges? All suggestions gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyneside Chinaman Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 Hi, The scottish Horse bde served in Egypt in 1916. I have some photo's I will pull one out and post. regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 28 February , 2012 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2012 Thanks Graham. I've now found http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=161598, which seems to show the same insignia. So did they wear collar dogs throughout? It is the dating of the photo rather than of his presence in Egypt that interests me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyneside Chinaman Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 The Howitson Brothers Scottish Horse Bill Howitson on the righttransferred to 13th (scottish Horse) Bn The Black Watch and died in Rouen on 13/11/18 regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 28 February , 2012 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2012 Thanks again, John. Well I have learned something today. Now committing to memory: "the Scottish Horse wore collar dogs during the Great War". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 This shows a group of Scottish Horse at Ripon in 1915 with collar badges plain to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 And another group in Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 And don't forget the Scottish Horse's secret weapon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Mc Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 It looks to me like the Scottish Horse were prolific modifiers of the pocket flaps on their SD jackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 It looks to me like the Scottish Horse were prolific modifiers of the pocket flaps on their SD jackets. They appear to have their own unique pattern rather than a modified 1902 type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipperary Posted 28 February , 2012 Share Posted 28 February , 2012 Are the cuff buttons also unusual?john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 29 February , 2012 Share Posted 29 February , 2012 Are the cuff buttons also unusual?john Yes, a unique feature of the Scottish Horse service dress was their 3pointed cuff flaps with buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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