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19-09-15, 02:44 PM
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Early-1920s Marines
Some time ago I purchased a large quantity of photographic postcards of Marines (chiefly taken at Deal in the early-1920s) and I thought that they might be of interest to our RM collectors. I've meant to put some on the forum for some time but never got round to it! Sorry! The early-20s were a great period of change for the Royal Marines and this is reflected in the variety of insignia and uniform shown in some of these pictures. A lot of the pictures depict various squads at Deal and various individuals within the squads. Unfortunately, while many individuals are named on the back of the pictures, very few of them are dated. I have selected just a few of the pictures but these are just a handful of the pictures I bought.
Firstly, here are some pictures of different squads. 
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19-09-15, 02:56 PM
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Early-1920s Marines
The two pictures shown below do not come from the same collection of photographs but I am including them simply because they are interesting!
The first picture shows an RMLI scout (WW1 or prewar?) and the second shows a member of the RMA and is dated August 1919.
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19-09-15, 03:02 PM
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Early-1920s Marines
And finally a mystery! These gentlemen are obviously Marines but sporting rather unusual headgear! Any ideas about the date or where the picture might have been taken?
I hope these pictures have proved of interest and if anyone wants to see some more of the pictures from Deal please let me know! Pete
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#5
19-09-15, 03:27 PM
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Mystery headgear & question
Afternoon Guzzman
Total guess on the headgear picture - Boer War? The reason I offer this guess is based merely on a set of figures I once saw, mixed Naval ratings & RMA gun crew in the Boer War and one of the ratings had a hat like this. Question - in your 2nd post, last picture (bottom right). Are you able to tell with naked eye or magnifying glass whether the collar badges end in a single leaf and therefore a point, or in 2 leafs? Ray
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19-09-15, 03:45 PM
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Early-1920s Marines
Hi Ray
The picture with the mystery hats has had me puzzled for a while now! I thought at first it might be related to the Boer War but then I looked at the rifles - they appear to WW1 period Lee-Enfields. I know that some imperial German troops in the far East used to wear similar headgear so I have always wondered if they might be 'trophy' hats worn for the picture. They appear to be wearing blue tunics and white trousers which I have always thought of as rig for the Tropics. Its a real puzzle! I'll get the magnifying glass out and check the other image! Pete
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#7
19-09-15, 06:16 PM
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Quote:
Tim
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"Manui dat cognitio vires - Knowledge gives strength to the arm" "Better to know it but not need it than to need it and not know it!" "Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest."
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19-09-15, 06:43 PM
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Many thanks for posting those pictures Guzzman. I have a feeling that many years ago I saw a copy of the one with the crossed rifles in front, and have a suspicion my father may be in the photo. He enlisted in the RMLI in 1918 and went on to serve 26 years in the Royal Marines. Invalided out in 1944 after being blown up in Italy in 1943.
I went over the photo with a magnifying glass and have a vague idea I might have recognised him, probably not as so many of them look pretty much alike, but it sure gave me a jolt. Best wishes, John
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04-10-15, 09:13 AM
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The first picture shows an RMLI scout (WW1 or prewar?)
This is a real curiosity, when researching for Personal Distinctions I didn't find any reference to Marines qualifying as scouts, nor did I come across a photograph of one being worn. Are you able to enlarge the shoulder title?Thanks John
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04-10-15, 07:35 PM
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Early-1920s Marines
Hello John
I have attempted to enlarge the following images as much as I can - any larger and they become too distorted. I have attached images of most of the insignia being worn in the hope that this might be of assistance. I didn't bother with the crossed rifles of his Marksman's badge as I didn't think it would help. I tried to enlarge his buttons but without success. I will be interested to see what conclusions you reach. Have you any idea (or guesses) as to date? No real clues on the back of the postcard either; it simply says 'To Lily. With Love from Jack'. Pete
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#13
01-01-20, 03:57 PM
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A truly super portrait and particularly nice to see an original example of the recently much vaunted cloth Scout badge.
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05-01-20, 10:34 PM
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Early-1920s Marines
Nice to see this thread is still of interest to people.
If anyone is interested I still have many more images that I purchased as part of this group. I could post some more of them if you want. Pete
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