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Roy 07-06-19 06:19 PM

Despatch Rider Rifle Shooting..!
 
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I couldn't resist picking up this great postcard.

Images speaks for itself..:)


Cheers,

Roy

fairlie63 07-06-19 08:44 PM

Hmm, unusual cap badge if he is an Australian during the Great War. Same with brass buttons on the greatcoat.

Keith

Roy 07-06-19 08:51 PM

No cap badge visible, that reflection is one of the goggles lenses.

I thought that though the first time I looked at it.

Might be just propaganda of course and not Australian at all despite the text.

Cheers,

Roy

fairlie63 08-06-19 07:47 AM

Good point Roy, should have gone to Specsavers eh!

Keith

Roy 09-06-19 05:34 PM

Hi Keith,

I made the same mistake first time I looked at it. Had to zoom in to check :o

Still a fun period image and one I'm pleased to have, even if it does smack a little at propaganda, as I couldn't imagine this being an actually real tactic..:eek:

Cheerio,

Roy

JIMBODIXON 15-06-19 06:12 AM

Hi Roy,
I love the postcard! Can you read the brand of motorcycle ?
regards,
Jim

Roy 15-06-19 01:42 PM

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Thanks Jim,

This one is escaping me, so any help would be great.

See pic.

If I had to guess, it looks like Imperial/New Imperial.

but it's not one I recognize.

Cheers,

Roy


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