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Forum: Headdress 25-10-17, 07:44 AM
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Posted By Alan O
No it was not worn until the award at the end of...

No it was not worn until the award at the end of the war.
Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 10:52 AM
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Posted By Alan O
Not that type. VB and TF were keen on marksmen...

Not that type. VB and TF were keen on marksmen badges and cups etc but they were not worn as a ribbon like that.

If it was not for bravery then I wold have suggested Boer war service but you...
Forum: Headdress 24-10-17, 07:53 AM
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Posted By Alan O
The inverted chevrons are overseas service...

The inverted chevrons are overseas service stripes for each year he had served overseas. Two chevrons tie up with the 1916 date.
Forum: Headdress 23-10-17, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Alan O
Like many TF BB badges I think they also wore...

Like many TF BB badges I think they also wore standard ones in khaki. Post 1915 the issued badges would be bimetal.
Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 07:21 PM
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Posted By Alan O
The slouch hats in your photo were authorised for...

The slouch hats in your photo were authorised for wear in 1901 (they had been worn in South Africa) and then replaced by peaked caps in 1905. VB/Yeomanry and TF continued to wear then for a few...
Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 04:53 PM
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Posted By Alan O
http://4thyorkshires.com/002BnOrigins.html A...

http://4thyorkshires.com/002BnOrigins.html

A good picture of the 1st VB Yorkshire Regt (The Green Howards). Note the bandoliers worn by the Cyclists in the photo which are the same as the ones in...
Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:37 PM
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Posted By Alan O
The peaked cap was introduced in 1905 so it was...

The peaked cap was introduced in 1905 so it was taken after that date.
Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:36 PM
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Posted By Alan O
Side caps were worn from the 1890s whilst the...

Side caps were worn from the 1890s whilst the slouch hats dates post Boer War so its the early years of the C19th. The slouch hats suggest VB period rather than post 1908 TF.
Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 03:34 PM
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Posted By Alan O
Tim This full dress uniform is infantry and...

Tim

This full dress uniform is infantry and matches the East Yorks. Whilsts the style was worn up to 1914, the cuffs in the photo are 'jam-pot' style which were replaced in 1902.

Alan
Forum: Headdress 22-10-17, 02:49 PM
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Posted By Alan O
If he is in picture then its whilst he was with...

If he is in picture then its whilst he was with the 1st Vol Bn at the time.
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