FROGSMILE Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Fromelles said: One of my favorites, great pose, great detail. A kiwi of the 3rd (Auckland) Regiment, wearing the early pattern Service Dress tunic with the red piping of the Infantry. The rear of the photo, written in Biro, is what I believe to be - "Cook" Family photo ref Sinclaires & Cooks I'm supposing Cook is this man's surname, but I cannot be certain of the preceding 'Sinclaire' name. Any thoughts appreciated Dan 3rd New Zealand (Auckland) Regiment. Edited 18 March , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 (edited) On 17/03/2019 at 09:23, Fromelles said: I have 3 photos of this bandolier in use, also in India. As yet I have been unable to find anything out about it! Regards Toby Edited 18 March , 2019 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 (edited) " our shop at camp, Cannock Chase" Simplified SD dates it to Wartime. Some nice details here, Nosegay Tobacco, Clay Pipes, Wild Woodbines, Vaseline, Golden Syrup and the picture was taken at 15.50, on a clock made in Stafford. Edited 18 March , 2019 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Fromelles said: I wouldn't have a clue. This is about as clear as I can get them before they start turning to mush Any ideas? Dan It’s an unusual variant of British Red Cross Society badge I think. Perhaps regional, but I’ve been unable to find an image of an example. The uniforms are certainly those of BRCS orderlies. Interestingly the French Red Cross Society did use a star with red cross on white centre on some of their insignia. Edited 18 March , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew-1918 Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 On 17/03/2019 at 17:35, FROGSMILE said: Great photo Drew. Two are signals trained and one wears the narrow version of the P08 belt, unless it’s a locally modified shoulder brace. The mix of ‘Gor Blimey’ and soft trench caps suggests a 1916 date. Most have black rifles buttons as one expects, but the Sergeant’s look odd. Many thanks. I suppose the absence of cloth insignia might also indicate the slightly earlier date you suggest (not that I am saying this was never worn in 1916). I think the Sergeant's buttons might just look different because of the way the light has caught them. Of course, that is harder to tell in the scan I posted, but here is a close-up: That said, does the bottom button look slightly strange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 (edited) Yes the absence of cloth insignia is a good point Drew, so perhaps early in 1916. I can see now that you’re right about the light reflecting on the sergeant’s black buttons. Edited 18 March , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBrockway Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 5 hours ago, Toby Brayley said: " our shop at camp, Cannock Chase" Simplified SD dates it to Wartime. Some nice details here, Nosegay Tobacco, Clay Pipes, Wild Woodbines, Vaseline, Golden Syrup and the picture was taken at 15.50, on a clock made in Stafford. Highly likely to be Rugeley Camp on Cannock Chase. See Pal Drew-1918's postcard higher up the topic showing a great group photo of the Serjeants' Mess of 1/KRRC there in 1919. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 18 March , 2019 Share Posted 18 March , 2019 Thank you Mark! I wonder if any of them ever crossed paths! Unsent PC, Nothing too exciting R.E in simplified SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 Looks like a family photo, sadly can't quite make out the shoulder titles and unmarked reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 Very poignant and immediately makes me wonder how many of them survived. The far left looks like a one piece fusilier shoulder title. The far right ASC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 1 hour ago, FROGSMILE said: Very poignant and immediately makes me wonder how many of them survived. The far left looks like a one piece fusilier shoulder title. The far right ASC. I wonder the same about many photos in my possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 Post war photo looking at ribbon bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 (edited) Nice photo, hope the RSM didn't spot the soldier on the far right. Edited 19 March , 2019 by clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarke Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 I thought Life Guards, wondering if other forum members agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 (edited) West Yorks group c1907. The young chap in the Home Service Helmet and tunic still has the P1903 bayonet and Victorian Helmet plate. Edited 19 March , 2019 by Toby Brayley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 (edited) The few shoulder titles on view aren’t right for Life Guards. Perhaps yeomanry. Similar to Royal Bucks Hussars, but also regular 18th Hussars. Edited 19 March , 2019 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Brayley Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 6 minutes ago, FROGSMILE said: The few shoulder titles on view aren’t right for Life Guards. Perhaps yeomanry. Similar to Royal Bucks Hussars, but also regular 18th Hussars. 9 minutes ago, clarke said: I thought Life Guards, wondering if other forum members agree? What is this badge? I can't quite make it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 I can’t make out the badge either. It’s on the wrong sleeve to be a SAA badge, although errors were sometimes made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 57 minutes ago, clarke said: I thought Life Guards, wondering if other forum members agree? Hertfordshires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 12:58, Drew-1918 said: A photograph of London Regiment men, possibly taken in the field. They appear to be 6th Bn. (City of London Rifles), 8th Bn. (Post Office Rifles) and 15th Bn. (Civil Service Rifles). I suppose it dates from the time they were brigaded together in the 47th Division. The men at left and right are wearing cut-down Corblimey or Winter Service Dress caps. Can't be sure if the man seated left is wearing a soft cap or a stiff cap with the wire taken out. Mid-1916 seems the most likely date if the former, otherwise any time in the first half of 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalPunishment Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 4 hours ago, clarke said: I thought Life Guards, wondering if other forum members agree? They look like Hertfordshire Regiment to me. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 23 minutes ago, CorporalPunishment said: They look like Hertfordshire Regiment to me. Pete. That fits really well Pete, I think that you’ve nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 4 hours ago, FROGSMILE said: That fits really well Pete, I think that you’ve nailed it. Yes we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWF1967 Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 8 hours ago, wainfleet said: Hertfordshires. 17 minutes ago, wainfleet said: Yes we did. Shout next time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 19 March , 2019 Share Posted 19 March , 2019 No slight intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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