Date of photograph
The gentleman in Signalman's photograph is wearing the Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal (ERVII) awarded to NCO's and troopers for 10 years exemplary service. Instituted in 1904 obsolete in 1908, although 48 were awarded in 1909 and three more thereafter (ref Medal Yearbook 2012). The badge matches the photograph from the 1901/02 so I would say that the portrait is pre 1909.
The bronzed DY is very different from the blackened brass 15th London when seen side by side.
Cheers, Bill
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