harry1895 Posted 20 February , 2020 Share Posted 20 February , 2020 I believe the photograph below is of a Regular 2nd Battalion RB, who after being wounded, subsequently transferred to the 5th Battalion RB in c.1918. I think the photo may have been taken c1918/19, when he may have been training new recruits on the Isle of Sheppey. The cap badge appears to be Rifle Brigade. Is there anything else about the uniform that confirms he is RB? He was a Lance Corporal when he was with the 5th Battalion If you look carefully he has an upturned stripe on each arm. What do these ""inverted stripes" signify (ie Lance Corporal?.....or Good conduct?......or overseas experience....he was in India before the War???) Also, why does a Lance Corporal have a "Swagger stick".? (....if that is what it is called?). Any help would be appreciated Thanks Harry1895 Ps apologies if the photo is too big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepoy Posted 20 February , 2020 Share Posted 20 February , 2020 (edited) I think this photograph shows a Rifle Brigade Rifleman circa 1910 - 1914. The up turned chevrons are part of the cuff design rather than a good conduct badge. Swagger sticks were private purchase items carried by the rank and file to stop them sticking their hands in their pockets making them look slovenly. Quite often they were required before they could leave their Barracks. Sepoy See here for an example of the uniformhttps://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/46263 Edited 20 February , 2020 by Sepoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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