Sepoy Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 Following on from Phil B's thread concerning "beards and Isandlawana" in Skindles, I thought it might be fun to start a thread of photos showing Great War Soldiers sporting facial hair and the various styles. May be Male Forum Members can join in and grow one for the centenary - the Ladies can join in if they please Here are a few to get things going. The Slug and the Caterpillar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 16 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 16 September , 2013 Budgie and Pigeon handlesand a Soup strainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 My Grandad who was in India/Palestine with the 2/4th Dorsets told me that the Battalion was ordered to grow moustaches "to show Johnny Turk that they were all men not boys" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judy7007 Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 I have to say these are all rather good. I especially like the ones in post #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 16 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 16 September , 2013 A few more Cheerful and Drooping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 16 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 16 September , 2013 Cup handles and Vintage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 16 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 16 September , 2013 French charm and out of control...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 I don't think I would like to get on the 'wrong side' of the staff officer in post #6 khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelclark Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 It is amazing how a different mustache can change a man's appearance from friendly to scary! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaforths Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 I find it very difficult to identify individuals in photographs when they are all sporting them - as seemed to be the fashion, particularly with the officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gealachmor Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 Restrained Highlander 'tache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester837 Posted 16 September , 2013 Share Posted 16 September , 2013 Awesome. We need more! Keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 Yeoman with a very posh tash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelclark Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 How does he keep his hat on? Hat pin???!! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Fusilier Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 How does he keep his hat on? Hat pin???!! H Hazel, A great question, especially on a horse! Regards, LF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 Hello LF & Hazel, I am thinking that his sidecap is dresswear as a 'walking out' cap, I would think that for any campaign riding he would wear the tropical helmet or maybe a pill-box hat with chin strap. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelclark Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 Hello LF & Hazel, I am thinking that his sidecap is dresswear as a 'walking out' cap, I would think that for any campaign riding he would wear the tropical helmet or maybe a pill-box hat with chin strap. khaki A gentle breeze, never mind a good gust of wind, would have that flying along the street! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 Hazel, You are right of course, only a hat pin or clip arrangement would maintain that level of 'style' in all weathers. Quite 'the lad' khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 17 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 17 September , 2013 Great War facial hair was much more restrained than earlier times. Here is my (Step) Gt Gt Grandfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judy7007 Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 It is amazing how a different mustache can change a man's appearance from friendly to scary! H Or to comical?!Definitely looking forward to more Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Filsell Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 The a tashed pics are a real joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duiker Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 Great pics, i love them. Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moulie11 Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 This has brightened an erstwhile dreary morning. Keep 'em coming, please! Luke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 I suspect my moustache would appear under the "cheerful" heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill24chev Posted 17 September , 2013 Share Posted 17 September , 2013 I don't think I would like to get on the 'wrong side' of the staff officer in post #6 khaki Looks a bit like a young "Monty" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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