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GN1973

01-12-20 11:34 AM

Mystery Soldiers

2 Attachment(s)

I have come across these 2 photos that have been kept in our family.
However I would appreciate any help to try and identify the cap badges.
We're hoping that this might match the photos to names of people we have knowledge of in our family history who served in WW1.

Thank in advance.

Bill A

01-12-20 03:08 PM

Hello GN1973, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
The membership will be able to help you with identifications.

Luke H

01-12-20 03:20 PM

Welcome.

First (seated) is Coldstream Guards, second Lancashire Fusiliers.

Alan O

01-12-20 06:16 PM

The LF soldier is wearing a 1915 'Gor Blimey' winter cap.

btns	01-12-20 08:55 PM

buttons on these 2 pictures

The Lancashire Fusilier has general service buttons on his tunic.

The Coldstream Guards man does not seem to have general service buttons. They could be regimental buttons.
Are all other ranks not supposed to have worn general service buttons from 1871 until after WWI?

Buttonman

01-12-20 09:32 PM

Foot Guards were one of the exceptions for other ranks buttons regarding the 1871 regulations.

btns	01-12-20 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buttonman (Post 530694)

Foot Guards were one of the exceptions for other ranks buttons regarding the 1871 regulations.

Thank you button

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