Dagwood Posted 17 August , 2009 Share Posted 17 August , 2009 I've attached a photo that is supposed to be of a great-uncle and aunt of mine. I assume he's in a uniform dating from circa 1900 to 1920. I've done some online research on the uniform, but I'm getting nowhere. I think his left sleeve has crossed rifles, I believe this was some sort of proficiency badge. The rest of the uniform seems to be ceremonial. Any help as to what unit he was in would be most gratefully received. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 18 August , 2009 Share Posted 18 August , 2009 Hello, not much help, but I think he is in a Cavalry Regiment. I think he must be a dragoon, as Hussars and Lancers wore a different pattern of tunic. Regards, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battiscombe Posted 18 August , 2009 Share Posted 18 August , 2009 I have a picture of 2nd Dragoon Guards for which the tunic seems right but cant see the badge on collar .. this is certainly the right area anyway I suspect.. if you can get some more detail on collar and compare with Dragoon badges?? david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 18 August , 2009 Share Posted 18 August , 2009 I would go with a Dragoon as well - IIRC Dragoon Guards had pointed cuffs. He has two Good Conduct badges and a marksman's badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 18 August , 2009 Share Posted 18 August , 2009 I wonder if the White Facings on his tunic will tie it down to a regiment? I can't find my list of facing colours! Anyone have any ideas who wore white? Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 18 August , 2009 Share Posted 18 August , 2009 If they are indeed white facings; with this type of film might they also be yellow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Thompson Posted 18 August , 2009 Share Posted 18 August , 2009 With my old tired eyes I would suggest that the collar facing is yellow with a white outer bordering. Cheers Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagwood Posted 18 August , 2009 Author Share Posted 18 August , 2009 Many thanks for the information. Based on the answers I've received so far I've looked on the net for Dragoon uniforms. The closest matches I've found so far appear to be for the 2nd or 3rd Dragoon Guards. The following link shows a trooper of the 3rd Dragoons in 1905 walking out uniform, http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/army...lry/3dg1905.htm, many of the details appear similar to those of my man. I note the regimental museum is at Chester, Bernard McDonald, my great-uncle, lived in Seacombe, Wirral so could this have been a regiment that was local to him in 1914? Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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