Muerrisch Posted 20 November , 2018 Share Posted 20 November , 2018 Super, thank you.Note the total absence of MG in wreath badge 1st class MG marksman. The badge not introduced until the eve of war, and in my opinion overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 21 November , 2018 Share Posted 21 November , 2018 One of my favourite pictures in my collection. Pte P H Reynolds of the 1st Dorsets in his bedspace. The clarity of this postcard is utterly superb and provides us with lots of details to study. Note the early mix of 1888 Equipment in use with components of the 1903 bandolier equipment, the only time I have seen a "whitened" mineral tin cover. He appears to have a Mk1 SMLE and 1903 Bayonet. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Black Posted 21 November , 2018 Share Posted 21 November , 2018 A fascinating photo. I've seen only 1 or 2 other bedspace type pictures. He's got quite a lot of photographs pinned up, maybe a photography enthusiast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 21 November , 2018 Share Posted 21 November , 2018 Great photo Toby, I can see why you like it, the detail is fascinating. What is a ‘mineral tin’, I’ve not heard of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 21 November , 2018 Share Posted 21 November , 2018 (edited) 51 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: What is a ‘mineral tin’, I’ve not heard of that? It was the the short lived "cleaning kit" introduced in late 1903 for the SMLE Mk1 (oiler and pull through was not stored in the butt trap initially ). It consisted of mineral jelly , flannelette and pull through. Photos of it are incredibly rare as are the actual tins and covers. Heres my example, sadly without any contents. Edited 21 November , 2018 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 21 November , 2018 Share Posted 21 November , 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Toby Brayley said: It was the the short lived "cleaning kit" introduced in late 1903 for the SMLE Mk1 (oiler and pull through was not stored in the butt trap initially ). It consisted of mineral jelly , flannelette and pull through. Photos of it are incredibly rare as are the actual tins and covers. Heres my example, sadly without any contents. Thank you Toby. That’s very interesting, I had not heard of the mineral tin before. It reminds me of the little cleaning kit (tubular tin) of grease and polishing cloth that used to come with the respirator issued prior to the S6 pattern. Edited 21 November , 2018 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 22 November , 2018 Share Posted 22 November , 2018 The interior with spoon etc and another of the mineral tin cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 22 November , 2018 Share Posted 22 November , 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Dave1418 said: The interior with spoon etc and another of the mineral tin cover Thank you! I'll never find another tin , let alone the innards ! Edited 22 November , 2018 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 22 November , 2018 Share Posted 22 November , 2018 32 minutes ago, Toby Brayley said: Thank you! I'll never find another tin , let alone the innards ! Never say never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 23 November , 2018 Share Posted 23 November , 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, GWF1967 said: Never say never! Very true! The Edwardian era quite a niche market, I tend to pick up bargains, as unlike the Great War era and the 1908 Equipment, it is not as popular or as well documented. RMLI Chap. Edited 23 November , 2018 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 23 November , 2018 Share Posted 23 November , 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Toby Brayley said: Very true! The Edwardian era quite a niche market, I tend to pick up bargains, as unlike the Great War era and the 1908 Equipment, it is not as popular or as well documented. RMLI Chap. I can see why you liked this one, what a great and clear view of the RM blue frock with its single chest pocket. I think that this was the jacket used by the RMLI and RMA who deployed to Antwerp so disastrously in 1914. Edited 23 November , 2018 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 23 November , 2018 Share Posted 23 November , 2018 18 hours ago, Dave1418 said: The interior with spoon etc and another of the mineral tin cover Evidently from the same contract as this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 26 November , 2018 Share Posted 26 November , 2018 On 23/11/2018 at 12:37, wainfleet said: Evidently from the same contract as this one: Very Nice! Thank you, for sharing. An unknown Bandsmen, a veteran of the 2nd Boer War in simplified SD. Very bright chevrons and an unusual pin badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 26 November , 2018 Share Posted 26 November , 2018 11 minutes ago, Toby Brayley said: Very Nice! Thank you, for sharing. An unknown Bandsmen, a veteran of the 2nd Boer War in simplified SD. Very bright chevrons and an unusual pin badge. Possibly a Temperance Medal, considering all those GC chevrons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 26 November , 2018 Share Posted 26 November , 2018 Best I could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANVILLE Posted 26 November , 2018 Share Posted 26 November , 2018 On 22/11/2018 at 18:17, Dave1418 said: The interior with spoon etc and another of the mineral tin cover Fascinating. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 26 November , 2018 Share Posted 26 November , 2018 North Irish Horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 (edited) On 29/09/2010 at 20:19, trenchtrotter said: All, Some wonderful images posted recently...thanks to all who have contributed so far. As I had hoped some named and some full of uniform and equipment detail. Wonderful. Heres another from me......unknown RND officer. Note rank badges and boots. Taken Blandford Camp? Q...reversed negative or Sam Browne strap worn opposite way to army? TT It’s a reversed negative. Notice how the jacket is buttoned across. Edited 27 November , 2018 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 15 hours ago, Toby Brayley said: Very Nice! Thank you, for sharing. An unknown Bandsmen, a veteran of the 2nd Boer War in simplified SD. Very bright chevrons and an unusual pin badge. It was an old soldier’s trick (especially a regular) to whiten the herringbone tape on the stripes of his SD jacket using a brush, Toby. It could easily be removed when no longer required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 4 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: It was an old soldier’s trick (especially a regular) to whiten the herringbone tape on the stripes of his SD jacket using a brush, Toby. It could easily be removed when no longer required. As you can imagine we have plenty in the RMP collection especially on 49 Pattern BD! Looks very smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Toby Brayley said: As you can imagine we have plenty in the RMP collection especially on 49 Pattern BD! Looks very smart. Yes, I do recall that the CRMP and their forebears led the way to an extent in order to set a pristine example. Edited 27 November , 2018 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalPunishment Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 On 19/11/2018 at 20:10, 238977 said: Hi there, this postcard was recently found whilst clearing out some of my grandads stuff. I have done as much research into us as I can online behind the sign however I am struggling to identify the insignia on the uniforms. If anyone could shed some light on anything in this picture I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you! 12th Lancers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalPunishment Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 On 21/11/2018 at 12:27, Toby Brayley said: One of my favourite pictures in my collection. Pte P H Reynolds of the 1st Dorsets in his bedspace. The clarity of this postcard is utterly superb and provides us with lots of details to study. Note the early mix of 1888 Equipment in use with components of the 1903 bandolier equipment, the only time I have seen a "whitened" mineral tin cover. He appears to have a Mk1 SMLE and 1903 Bayonet. Enjoy! Toby, do you have a date for the photo?. The reason I ask is because he is wearing the "pre-1900" pattern cap badge which I know remained in use well after that date but am wondering how long for. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, CorporalPunishment said: Toby, do you have a date for the photo?. The reason I ask is because he is wearing the "pre-1900" pattern cap badge which I know remained in use well after that date but am wondering how long for. Pete. He is wearing the SD cap introduced in 1905 but still has early accoutrements, Mk1 SMLE etc. I would place this pre 1908... so c1905-1908. For this era and what I assume is a Regular Btn he still has a mix of "outdated" kit. regards Toby Edited 27 November , 2018 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 27 November , 2018 Share Posted 27 November , 2018 (edited) A rather unusual PC. Bayonet training. Sadly this was part of a number of postcards obviously from the same chap who appeared to have been a wartime PTI, lots of similar bayonet training images. The lots were for sale individually and I lost out on the remainder. Nice shot of a "long lee" with P1888 bayonet. Edited 27 November , 2018 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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