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High Wood

15-08-21 03:31 PM

Pte Robert Riley, 11th (Service) Btn, Border Regt.

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A scarce photograph of the "Lonsdale" battalion cap badge being worn.

tynesideirish

16-08-21 02:24 PM

I've got a soft spot for the Lonsdale bantams. Nice photo.

High Wood

16-08-21 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tynesideirish (Post 557125)

I've got a soft spot for the Lonsdale bantams. Nice photo.

I think that I have some Tyneside Irish photographs tucked away somewhere. I will see if I can post them.

Fatherofthree

16-08-21 09:44 PM

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And there is this, an officer wearing a silver issue.

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Regards.

Brian

cbuehler

17-08-21 01:40 AM

Indeed, I was going to remark upon his ill fitting tunic, particularly the shoulder straps, until I realized he is from the Bantams.
Was the entire Lonsdale battalion Bantam?

CB

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