Men of the Green Brassard - WWI War Correspondents

Found the following article by Basil Clarke, in a 1917 copy of 'The War Illustrated'. Thought it might be of interest:

'A green brassard is the badge of war correspondents attached to British Armies in the Field.

It is worn with a khaki uniform and cap, puttees, or leggings, and a Sam Browne belt - practically the same dress as an officer's, except for regimental and rank badges, of which the war correspondent has, of course, none.

At first the green brassard bore also the name of the wearer's newspaper or news agency, but the correspondents raised a "strafe" at being labelled in this public manner, and the authorities despensed with the names on the brassards and left them plain - a bright and pretty green of about the same shade as a billiard-table cloth. Rules and regulations say that a green brassard must be worn on each arm, but in practice one is generally regarded as enough.'

The item (which takes up a whole page) goes on to name the correspondents, giving a little background on each. Quite an interesting piece, which throws some light on the work they did, where they lived, and the various processes invloved with their work.

Regards to all,

Peter.