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Originally Posted by Guzzman
I think I have now been provided with the answer to my query! This man could well be a member of one of the Met. Police Dockyard Bands. These played a very important part in the life of all the Royal Dockyards and often played at the launching of ships.
I had not realised that headgear and cap badges were not provided by the Metropolitan Police but were provided from funds raised by the band members themselves. I can see why this man chose to be photographed in his elegant band headgear rather than his helmet!
Pete
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Pete,
I'm also a member of this forum!
Dave Wilkinson.