Can anyone help with the identification of this uniform please?

[barlykins]

This is a very old family photo.

[4thGordons]

I hope you do not mind - I had a go at repairing it a bit (and recreating his leg).

A close scan of the cap badge might help the experts. The uniforms look to me to be standard (except pocket shape)with no obvious markings. The gentleman standing with the Sam Browne belt on appears as though he might be wearing leather shin-protectors often worn in mounted roles and Jodphurs rather than trousers so that would seem consistent with involvement with horses . I see no badges of rank so perhaps the Sam Browne indicates Regimental Police? or a Warrant Officer? or?

[museumtom]

Irish National Army 1920's. Have you an Irish connection with this?

Cheers.

Tom.

[barlykins]

I hope you do not mind - I had a go at repairing it a bit (and recreating his leg).

A close scan of the cap badge might help the experts. The uniforms look to me to be standard (except pocket shape)with no obvious markings. The gentleman standing with the Sam Browne belt on appears as though he might be wearing leather shin-protectors often worn in mounted roles and Jodphurs rather than trousers so that would seem consistent with involvement with horses . I see no badges of rank so perhaps the Sam Browne indicates Regimental Police? or a Warrant Officer? or?

Wow! thank you so much it looks great now, the photo is of my dad (the one standing) but I do not know much about his army days. Thanks again

[barlykins]

Irish National Army 1920's. Have you an Irish connection with this?

Cheers.

Tom.

Hi Tom, Yes the one standing was my dad and he was Irish:

[Blackblue]

No medals ribbons indicating he probably didn't serve in a theatre of war during the Great War.

Rgds

Tim D

[Steven Broomfield]

Would a soldier in the Irish Army in the 20's wear British medal ribbons?

[Blackblue]

I did wonder that mate. Sure I have seen some in photos?

[museumtom]

To be honest lads, I don't know if they wore WW1 medals ribbons, I would not think so though.

Barley;

If you write to the Officer I.C., Records Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin, and send paperwork that showss you are his son they will give you his records.

Cheers.

Tom

[Blackblue]

Now I can'd find a photo of a single man wearing medal ribbons! In hindsight wearing them in the INA would probably not have been that well received!

[barlykins]

To be honest lads, I don't know if they wore WW1 medals ribbons, I would not think so though.

Barley;

If you write to the Officer I.C., Records Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin, and send paperwork that showss you are his son they will give you his records.

Cheers.

Tom

Thank you for the address and your help. (I am his daughter)

[barlykins]

I would just like to thank everyone for their help this is a fantastic site everyone is so helpful.

Barlykins

[museumtom]

Its what we do best, you are welcome.

[museumtom]

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