Any thoughts?

[GRANVILLE]

Another couple of photos have come to light as a result of our WW1 display. The owners knows nothing about them except they have been in the family for years. It is a appreciated both pre-date the war but it would be interesting to know if anyone can shed light on what the uniforms reveal?

David

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[charlie962]

Major-General H.J.T. Hildyard. British commander at the Battle of Colenso during The Second Boer War

 

Wiki here

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[charlie962]

For the second I suggest Samuel Hickson RAMC

[GRANVILLE]

Wow, that was quick. Many thanks. David

[FROGSMILE]

A great photo of a General Officers frock coat with its distinctive velvet collar and cuffs.  Likewise full dress tunic of the RAMC with the crimson gauntlet cuffs, also in velvet, that were such a special feature of that corp’s uniform.

 

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[GRANVILLE]

Fantastic how much 'life' can be brought to two photographs about which the owners knew so little. They will appreciated this so a big thanks.

 

David 

[charlie962]

14 hours ago, FROGSMILE said:

full dress tunic of the RAMC

That's a great Caton Woodville drawing. To whom is the inscription ? Is the face perhaps a portrait ?

Charlie

[FROGSMILE]

50 minutes ago, charlie962 said:

That's a great Caton Woodville drawing. To whom is the inscription ? Is the face perhaps a portrait ?

Charlie

 

It just says: to my friend "Tommy" from his pal R Caton Woodville 7.10.11   

 

I'm afraid I've no idea who Tommy was, or if it's his face.

Edited 3 November , 2018 by FROGSMILE