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Old 24-07-23, 06:48 AM
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404396127...Bk9SR9rjmeqwYg

Saw this on ebay and throught it worth sharing.
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Old 24-07-23, 10:07 AM
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404396127...Bk9SR9rjmeqwYg

Saw this on ebay and throught it worth sharing.
Very interesting to see Alan, thank you for posting the link. It’s often overlooked that as well as older men past the age for military service the VTC trained significant numbers of boys and so acted as incubation for the Army proper, especially after the introduction of conscription under the military service act of 1916.
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Old 24-07-23, 10:35 AM
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The splitting of the chin straps so they top half sits over the cap badge is an interesting 'fashion'. It's shame the badge is not clearer.
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Old 24-07-23, 01:37 PM
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Alan,

Nice spot.

Probably some confirmation bias, but I think I can see this...

Tim
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Old 24-07-23, 03:16 PM
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I was hoping you would see that and have a picture of the actual badge.

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City of London Rifles.

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Old 30-07-23, 11:00 PM
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Alan,

Nice spot.

Probably some confirmation bias, but I think I can see this...

Tim
Here are some adults of the same volunteer unit.
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