SWB with Brodrick cap

[JerryBB]

CDV with white facings and Brodrick cap dating it to that period when the SWB wore these two, early 20th century, I can't remember the dates for the use of the white facings rather than green but the cap should date to 1902-1907.

[Toby Purcell]

Nice picture Jerry. The SWB regained their grass green facings in 1905, the same year as the peaked, universal forage cap replaced the Brodrick.

[JerryBB]

Originally Posted by Toby Purcell

Nice picture Jerry. The SWB regained their grass green facings in 1905, the same year as the peaked, universal forage cap replaced the Brodrick.

Thanks Toby. I knew it was circa that date, just not had chance to look it up yet.

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Jerry,
This a superb image, I bet you wish you had that particular cap in your collection, I suspect a collector would have to dig rather deep to buy an example these days.
Regards Frank

[JerryBB]

Originally Posted by Frank Kelley

Hello Jerry,
This a superb image, I bet you wish you had that particular cap in your collection, I suspect a collector would have to dig rather deep to buy an example these days.
Regards Frank

Thanks Frank.

Indeed, what a cap to have, I've never seen an example for sale in my memory.

[Roy]

Hi Jerry,

A great image, thanks for sharing.

Cheers, Roy.

[JerryBB]

Originally Posted by Roy

Hi Jerry,

A great image, thanks for sharing.

Cheers, Roy.

Thanks Roy. I was pleased to get it, with a lovely clear view of the Cap and badge.

[MH331]

Jerry,

one sold here recently to the RM


http://www.dearoldblighty.com/viewph...h=50458&phqu=6

regards

Mark

Originally Posted by JBBOND

Thanks Frank.

Indeed, what a cap to have, I've never seen an example for sale in my memory.

[2747andy]

Yet another Bosleys site, how many more?

Andy

[JerryBB]

Originally Posted by mark holden

Jerry,

one sold here recently to the RM


http://www.dearoldblighty.com/viewph...h=50458&phqu=6

regards

Mark

Thanks for the link Mark. any idea what it sold for?

Mind you it is a Welsh one I would want, The Welsh, RWF or SWB.

[MH331]

I think £450 or £500 it was not on the site for long!

[JerryBB]

Originally Posted by mark holden

I think £450 or £500 it was not on the site for long!

Thanks Mark.

[grey_green_acorn]

Here are pictures of a SWB soldier found in my Grandfather's effects. However, it does not seem to be my Grandfather who served in the SWB from 1907 to circa 1920. The picture was taken at the Chatham branch of U.S.A. Studios. 1 SWB were stationed at Lower Barracks Chatham from December 1910 to August 1913.
The uniform has the post 1905 grass green facings.

Tim

[Peter Brydon]

Not to be left out ,here is a photo of the Drummers of the 1st Bn. Kings Regiment in India wearing the Brodrick cap.

P.B.

[KLR]

Interesting, the two seated at left are wearing the FS badge - appropriate for India.