familyhistoryman Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Hi What is the significance of the upside down horseshoe? Regards, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulkheader Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 It’s for upside down horses! (sorry, couldn’t resist). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySearching Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Its an Army Farrier Proficiency Badge LINK I have a friend called Google Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Canadian Army isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Dai Bach y Sowldiwr said: Canadian Army isn't he? Yes, Canadian Expeditionary Force rather than “Army”, per se**. His insignia appears to be the standard general service type. The qualification badge was for Farriers and Cold Shoers. NB. I cannot make out his shoulder title which appears to have a number above and so might relate to a specific unit. Perhaps @RNCVRmight recognise it? **Canada did not have an “Army” at that time. Edited 25 January , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Yes, Canada General Service cap & collars but I am unable tomak out his shoulder title, it could well be CANADA as shown above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancpal Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Is it usual for a Canadian soldier to wear 2 differing lanyards? If one was for a clasp knife would the other be a pocket watch? If not, what? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, mancpal said: Is it usual for a Canadian soldier to wear 2 differing lanyards? If one was for a clasp knife would the other be a pocket watch? If not, what? Simon They’ve been plaited for show I think (the white one in box weave). The thick one is a pistol lanyard that’s been repurposed. It might be a pocket watch, but other options are possible. Edited 25 January , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 He might have been Canadia Mounted Rifles? Also Artillery is possible but then he would be wearing Artillery cap badge I expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Looked at that shoulder title again, tried to zoom in, looks like last two letters are - D & A, so possibly CANADA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, RNCVR said: He might have been Canadia Mounted Rifles? Also Artillery is possible but then he would be wearing Artillery cap badge I expect. Mounted Rifles seems a distinct possibility Bryan, the bandolier implies mounted duties and, as you say, we’d expect to see different insignia if artillery. Edited 25 January , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Looked at that shoulder title again, tried to zoom in, looks like last two letters are - D & A, so possibly CANADA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, RNCVR said: Looked at that shoulder title again, tried to zoom in, looks like last two letters are - D & A, so possibly CANADA. Thank you, I’ve struggled to read it, more so than usually. Edited 26 January , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancpal Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 I feel quite sure the shoulder title is Canada, it’s a pity the number/letter above is not clearer. Referring to the lanyards again, did wearing one over each shoulder contravene any orders or dress code? I can’t remember seeing 2 worn, though I often forget what I ate for breakfast so not the best guide. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, mancpal said: I feel quite sure the shoulder title is Canada, it’s a pity the number/letter above is not clearer. Referring to the lanyards again, did wearing one over each shoulder contravene any orders or dress code? I can’t remember seeing 2 worn, though I often forget what I ate for breakfast so not the best guide. Simon No, there’s no contravention of dress that I’ve ever heard of, or read about Simon. It’s not very commonly seen I agree, but it’s certainly not the first time I’ve seen it. The use of a pistol lanyard is quite novel though. Edited 25 January , 2023 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancpal Posted 25 January , 2023 Share Posted 25 January , 2023 Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broznitsky Posted 26 January , 2023 Share Posted 26 January , 2023 The portrait studio being Ted Kershaw in Darwen leads me to conclude that the man was from Darwen, or nearby, and had the photo taken on leave. Darwen was NOT a hotbed for CEF training. However, at least 20 men from Darwen died while in the CEF. I am not hinting the man was one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyhistoryman Posted 26 January , 2023 Author Share Posted 26 January , 2023 4 hours ago, Broznitsky said: The portrait studio being Ted Kershaw in Darwen leads me to conclude that the man was from Darwen, or nearby, and had the photo taken on leave. Darwen was NOT a hotbed for CEF training. However, at least 20 men from Darwen died while in the CEF. I am not hinting the man was one of them. Hi Well spotted re the Darwen connection - at the moment we do not have a name Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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