bongo Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 Hi there, Can you please have a look for me and tell me what uniform and regiment this is taken. If you can help that would be great, many thanks https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/319164_2093884712262_1399630195_31863474_1789735195_n.jpg[/img] Many thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 Well, as a starter for 10, I'd have guessed a couple of Officer Cadets, but goodness knows what the belt arrangement is - some old (Slade Wallace?) kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzeh Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 Hi there, Can you please have a look for me and tell me what uniform and regiment this is taken. If you can help that would be great, many thanks https://fbcdn-sphoto...789735195_n.jpg[/img] Many thanks for your help Could you get a closer picture at all? Nizzeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted 16 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2011 Hi there, I have tried to make it bigger,but my sister has just sent it via facebook, so it distorts, think the badge on the hat is a star of some kind. Hang on though and i will have a try. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzeh Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 Hi there, I have tried to make it bigger,but my sister has just sent it via facebook, so it distorts, think the badge on the hat is a star of some kind. Hang on though and i will have a try. thanks Alright, Thank you Nizzeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted 16 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2011 I have tried to put it in photo view. Hope this helps, if not, i have tried other ways, but to no avail. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzeh Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 I have tried to put it in photo view. Hope this helps, if not, i have tried other ways, but to no avail. thanks I meant like taking the picture closer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted 16 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2011 hi there, sister is busy with kids and she took the photo for me, will try again when she is free. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizzeh Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 hi there, sister is busy with kids and she took the photo for me, will try again when she is free. thanks Ok no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 Hi I also go with the Slade Wallace Equipment, but this would date them pre WW1, their rifles look SMLE, they could be Volunteers/Territorials, wearing the old gear. I'll have a stab, and stick my neck out, and say Scottish , go on then Scots Guards . Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 Coldstream Guards? Regards, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pioneecorps Posted 16 October , 2011 Share Posted 16 October , 2011 I went for the Scots, because of what I thought was diceing around their service dress caps, looking at the new photo, their boots look well polished. Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 17 October , 2011 Share Posted 17 October , 2011 The inference being, then, that Scots Guards don't polish their boots Seeing the close-up, I'd go for Coldstream - are they wearing a dress cap of some sort, and some S-W equipment? On a drill session prior to a big parade? It still seems to be the Guards way to "train" for a parade in day-to-day kit with the regimental head-dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 17 October , 2011 Share Posted 17 October , 2011 Hi I also say, they are two Brothers having their BEST photo taken to send home to their Mam. "did any of the Guards Regt's, polish their boots, I always thought someone else did it for them". Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 17 October , 2011 Share Posted 17 October , 2011 The inference being, then, that Scots Guards don't polish their boots Seeing the close-up, I'd go for Coldstream - are they wearing a dress cap of some sort, and some S-W equipment? On a drill session prior to a big parade? It still seems to be the Guards way to "train" for a parade in day-to-day kit with the regimental head-dress. Yes I agree Steven, they are definitely Coldstream Guards in the new forage caps issued in 1905 to replace the Brodrick. They are also wearing elements of Guard Order from their 1888 Patt Slade Wallace buff leather equipment for which only the Foot Guards had regimental lockets (buckles) after 1870. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 17 October , 2011 Share Posted 17 October , 2011 Cap and a Foot Guards buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted 18 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 18 October , 2011 Fantastic help folks. That puts me just where i need to be. Think now i know the regiment, that it is around 1925. My Grandfather was in the Coldstream Guards at that time in London. He isn't in the picture though. But i had quite a few relatives in various regiments and various wars, so narrowing it down, is great. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 18 October , 2011 Share Posted 18 October , 2011 Fantastic help folks. That puts me just where i need to be. Think now i know the regiment, that it is around 1925. My Grandfather was in the Coldstream Guards at that time in London. He isn't in the picture though. But i had quite a few relatives in various regiments and various wars, so narrowing it down, is great. Thank you It is quite likely that the photograph was taken at Caterham, I remember seeing there huts of the kind in the background, although they had them at other places as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 18 October , 2011 Share Posted 18 October , 2011 1. Images for coldstream guards ww1 cap photos <BR itxtNodeId="112">These photos show the SD cap issued to Pte. H Bome, 24198, 2nd Bn Coldstream Guards. It was made in 1915 and shows the classic all black lacquered lining of most post 1912 caps. Note the underside of the peak and its green waxed fiberboard. This cap is marked to Bome on the reverse side of the sweatband in 1/2 inch black ink letters. It's marked 24198 CG. This cap also has the small meta l plat in it that runs from the crown to the peak that force s the crown up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo Posted 19 October , 2011 Author Share Posted 19 October , 2011 It is quite likely that the photograph was taken at Caterham, I remember seeing there huts of the kind in the background, although they had them at other places as well. Yeh it could well be. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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