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Old 25-09-17, 05:18 PM
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Ok Thanks Cliff for the methodology of posting photos.
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Cliff Lord and Chris Walker are of the opinion that its from 51st Sig Regt Pipe Band but suggested I put up this post.
Green tunic, buttons are chromed and the large breast button backs are marked ‘METALINK 1951’ and the smaller buttons ‘SMITH & WRIGHT LTD B’HAM. The tunic came with a Grant Tartan kilt and both are well worn but have no lables or markings.
Chris and Cliff think the button arrangement unusual and could be key in placing it in unit and period.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm not finding it easy to insert images so I created an album 'RCoS Pipers Tunic 51st Sig. Regt. ???? ' does that help?
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