1918 Suffolk Volunteer Battalion photo - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Alan O · #1 03-12-23, 08:46 AM

This is currently on eBay and is very interesting because the subject appears to be wearing a VTC jacket with a 1908 pattern web belt and a Suffolk Regiment cap badge on a khaki cap.

Whilst not dated the mixture of uniform suggests to me that he is a former VTC member who is now a member of the Suffolk Volunteer Battalion circa 1918.

The cap badge is the Regular pattern badge rather than the 1908 TF one.

Sonofacqms · #2 03-12-23, 09:57 AM

Are the medal ribbons from the Boer War?

A very interesting photo, this could explain many of the anomalies that have puzzled members regarding uniforms and badges.

Rob

Alan O · #3 03-12-23, 10:12 AM

I assumed they were Boer War but I am not a medal ribbons 'spotter'. It is an interesting mix of uniforms and the absence of any titles or patches to confirm his unit is a shame.

JerryBB · #4 03-12-23, 10:17 AM

the medals are the 2nd Boer war QSA & KSA