Cap Badge Identification

[dickrichards]

I discovered the attached photograph in an album of a relatives photographs. Unfortunately, we have not been able to identify the individuals although they are likely to be of a couple from Cornwall.

Can anyone help with the regiment or any other clues?

Thanks for your help!

[Steven Broomfield]

Looking at Reg Cox's book on GW badges, I'd start with 23rd Canadian (The Montreal Battalion),

[Khaki]

I agree 23rd (Montreal) Infantry

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[max7474]

^{To confirm it the tunic is Canadian.}

[Staffsyeoman]

Yup, I think I'd agree there...

[dickrichards]

Thanks - what a helpful lot you are!

The photograph is on a post card with the photographers name of "Opie Ltd, Redruth & Branches"

Would it be likely that the 23 (Montreal) Infantry were in the UK and this soldier came to Cornwall to see relatives or could a resident Cornishman have joined a Canadian regiment?

What do you think?

[Steven Broomfield]

They were in the UK, but didn't proceed to France & Belgium, so probably visiting family. Might have been local-born and emigrated before the war.

[dickrichards]

Thanks Steven, yes, many Cornishmen emigrated towards the end of the 19th century so was most likely visiting family.