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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror
Gents,
I have a feeling this man might be wearing the so-called ' leather football' type buttons, as opposed to Rifles stringed buglehorn buttons. I have a couple of pictures of troops wearing these - will post when able.
Looks also as though the soft trench cap with rows of stitching to the peak, is being worn. Issued mid-1916 or 1917(?)
Regards,
JT |
JT, I think you're right, that'll teach me to button it!!.