gnr.ktrha Posted 11 October , 2012 Share Posted 11 October , 2012 Hello, Can anyone please tell me when Wound Stripes were first worn from. I know it was 1916, but cannot find an exact date! I have had a look on here, but can't find it. I am trying to date a photograph, so that I can identifie a Pipe Major. Regards, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Upton Posted 12 October , 2012 Share Posted 12 October , 2012 Post 2: http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=27941&hl=wounded+stripe "They were introduced in the August, 1916. Army Order 204. 6/7/16 the following distinctions in dress will be worn on the service dress jacket by all officers and soldiers who have been wounded in any of the campaigns since 4th August, 1914:- 'Strips of gold Russia braid, No.1, two inches in length, sewn perpendicularly on the left sleeve of the jacket to mark each occasion on which wounded'..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 12 October , 2012 Share Posted 12 October , 2012 More at http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/research/index.php/find-your-soldier/interpreting-photographs-of-men-in-ww1-uniform/wound-stripes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 12 October , 2012 Author Share Posted 12 October , 2012 Hello Andrew and Chris, Thank you very much for taking the time to dig out the information it has been very, very helpful. I now think I maybe able to put a name to a face based on this information. Regards, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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