Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 What are they eating 1914? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Stewart, There are more to come but I'll have to scan them in and resize them so it'll probably be later tonight/ tomorrow before I can get around to it Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 12 November , 2006 Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Sumptuous ...... very many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 1914? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Drill 1914? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Divisional Training 1914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Muerrisch Posted 12 November , 2006 Share Posted 12 November , 2006 one group is probably 'The Scouts' under training. Several of the small variety of badge on show, and what may be binocular cases, and earnest note books. The strange contraption with funnel is a field cooker [the German equivalent was nicknamed 'the goulasch cannon!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Teak Break 1914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 This I think is from an earlier period than the rest of the pictures. Tom enlisted sometime in 1912 and this may be from basic training around that time. There are a couple of other photos still to post which I should be able to do later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom A McCluskey Posted 12 November , 2006 Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Ian, These photos are Gold Dust! Many thanks for sharing these with the forum. You can see the many forms of dress of the Regiment preceding the war and the initial stages of the war. You are a lucky man for possessing them. Sorry for repeating this, but it may be worth sending a disc of high resolution scans to Balhousie so that possibly names may be put to faces and also as a piece of Regimental provenance. Stewart Is that Willie Fowler with the stick at the front of the battalion when crossing the pontoon bridge? Aye Tom McC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Ok, the remaining photo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 This is obviously not the Black Watch and the only reason i can think that it is in the collection is that one of Tom's cousins may be in it. I'd be obliged if some kind soul could tell me what regiment it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 12 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2006 Thanks for looking at the photos and thanks to Tom McC, Stewart and Grumpy for the information and advice.I have always cherished these photos but up until recently I didn't realise how special they are; because I grew up with them I always assumed that most households would own something similar. It's been a pleasure sharing them with people who appreciate them.As i said Tom I'll certainly contact Balhousie nad offer them copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Robertson Posted 13 November , 2006 Author Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Oops I forgot this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Post #40 shows the 'distance judging star' on lower right cuff. This is rarely seen. As a result of lessons learned against the Boers, there were many reforms, and one was to encourage accurate judgement of range. There was an annual competition within each unit, with a small number of qualifiers. No money attached, but a lot of status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 Hello, What a fantastic group of photo's. There are great to see, thanks for taking the trouble to post them. The group photo of the Unknown unit , to me looks like they are Royal Engineers. The two photo's above [posts 42 & 41] Show the the battalion getting ready to go to the aid of the Civil Authorities during the General Strick of 1911. You will see they are wearing Service Dress and webbing with the feather Bonnet, as far as I am aware this was the only time they wore both together, as the feather bonnet was only worn on certain parades and only with the scarlet Doublet. The top picture shows the battalion in Crown Square Edinburgh Castle, this photo must date from 19th December, they returned on the 24th after service in Dundee. The second photo may well be of the station in Dundee. It looks as if they have just left the train and are forming up to march off. The reason that the battalion was ordered to wear the feather bonnet was because it made the soldiers look bigger, therefore it would intimidate the strikers, and also it would let the strikers know that they were up against a Regular Army unit of infantry, and not either a Terratorial unit or a non fighting formation. I have checked the 1913 Black Watch Chronicle, but so far have found no mention of him. I will check the 1914 edition next. Regards, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 This is a super thread, and I don't do Jocks so it has to be extra super to get my praise! A major contribution, as are the erudite addenda by pals. Between us we surely know everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 I was going to say it was extraordinary, but the more I get to know this forum the more I realise that in some respects it's just all in a day's work. And it all started with a little question, 'what does this badge mean?' I am never ever likely to contribute much to a thread like this, but they make fascinating reading. Some threads just run into the sand, but others can lead you literally anywhere. thanks all and cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 13 November , 2006 Share Posted 13 November , 2006 This group shows the large version of the First class scout badge, and the small version of the second class. After c. 1907, the large versions only appeared on the tunic in full dress, and were eventually phased out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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