I have found this thread especially interesting because of the caps. It was clearly an evolutionary period and one thing that is especially significant is that the two old rifle regiments were clearly among the first regular infantry regiments to adopt the Austrian (FSC) in woollen cloth. I suspect that is because it particularly suited the rope boss badge that they favoured, but also showcased their iconically black, rifles buttons, that did not feature on the Torin type cap (plus glengarry) that it eventually superseded.
Another interesting aspect of the Norfolks group is that they’re all wearing the earlier pattern of Sam Browne belt that had much wider suspension braces. The pattern eventually brought in as the standard type in accordance with c1900 Dress Regulations (the first time the belt was mentioned in DRs) had noticeably narrower braces.
Last edited by Toby Purcell; 23-05-22 at 10:31 AM.
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