wilkokcl Posted 17 March , 2007 Share Posted 17 March , 2007 I would be very grateful for any help identifying this photograph. It was with old family photos dating from 1914-18 but I do not think it is a relative. I think I can make out the letters "RNV" (RNVR?) on his cap but could be wrong: is it naval? what is the uniform? Is it 1914-18 vintage? What's the ribbon by his pocket? Many thanks, Mark (I may of course be miles off here, as the jacket appears to be plain and perhaps civilian rather than military?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 17 March , 2007 Share Posted 17 March , 2007 Hi Mark, Certainly Royal Naval officer, not sure I can see the RNVR on his hat, as to what is on the pocket it looks like a leather strap over the button for securing a watch or more likely a whistle. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkokcl Posted 17 March , 2007 Author Share Posted 17 March , 2007 Thanks Rob. here's a closeup of the cap if that's any help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted 17 March , 2007 Share Posted 17 March , 2007 Hi Mark, Got it RNV Royal Naval Volunteer. Looks a good battered hat. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkokcl Posted 17 March , 2007 Author Share Posted 17 March , 2007 Is there any way of knowing if this is a 1914-18 era photograph? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benson Posted 17 March , 2007 Share Posted 17 March , 2007 Mark I believe RNV officers of the RND wore this badge prior to the bronze version. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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