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billy4294

05-05-19 08:44 PM

Early WPC/ Yorkshire SJT

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Hello,
Both cards for general interest, but I would like to know what the three roses' signify over the stripes?

Thank you in advance

billy h

altcar73

06-05-19 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by billy4294 (Post 477662)

Hello,
Both cards for general interest, but I would like to know what the three roses' signify over the stripes?

Thank you in advance

billy h

What is SJT? Possibly Sheffield Joint Transport? The "roses" above his chevrons probably indicate his length of service.

Dave.

billy4294

06-05-19 06:33 PM

Sorry Dave. SJT is an abbreviation of serjeant. The postcard is, i believe, of a pre 1935 Yorkshire policeman.

altcar73

07-05-19 07:35 AM

Ah, I'm with you now. You mean Sergeant! Yes, he's a member of the West Riding Constabulary. The lady is not a policewoman. She appears to be a Lady Conductor, probably tram or omnibus.

Dave.

grey_green_acorn

07-05-19 10:29 AM

Don't know about the Constabulary, but in the British Army the common spelling was Serjeant (with a 'J') abbreviated to Sjt until well after WW1 when the 'G' spelling was introduced. In the Light Infantry, Green Jackets and now The Rifles, the spelling remains in use today as Serjeant.

Tim

billy4294

07-05-19 07:35 PM

Thanks for the info Dave. tram conductress is fine by me. SJT in the RGJ was still used in 1 RGJ but not 2 RGJ (SGT) & as far as i'm aware 3 RGJ.

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