Interesting Army Cadet Force Photographs
Whilst undertaking some research on the Army Cadet Force in Yorkshire I happened upon some interesting photographs showing uniform and insignia details which I though may well be worth sharing. Apologies for the quality of the images , they are copies of copies.
1) Image shows CSM Williamson of the Leeds Rifles PWO (TA) giving instruction on the LMG. CSM Williamson wears the Leeds Rifles ribbon on his epaulette, gold on rifle green "Leeds Rifles" title, 49 Div Polar Bear and CSM rank crown in rifle green. The cadets can be seen to be wearing West Riding ACF arm badge the Corporal wears PWO Yorkshire ACF titles with Yorkshire Brigade cap badge, the other cadets are wearing black on green "Leeds Rifles" and ACF titles with rifle green rank badges and Leeds Rifles cap badges. The image is dated April 1964.
2) Shows a group of cadet NCOs of the East Surrey Regiment wearing black on khaki regimental slip on titles with black on khaki sew on "Cadet Force" titles. Note blue insert to front peak of forage cap. Image is dated April 1945
3)Shows a Cadet Staff Sgt of the Staffordshire Yeomanry ACF. Note the king's crown Staffordshire knot cap badge, Y/Stafford brass title, ACF red on yellow embroidered title, Staffordshire knot county arm badge, Queens crown SSgt rank crown and kings crown marksmans badge. Image is dated January 1960
4) Shows twin brothers (both members of the East Riding ACF) enlisting for service in the Junior Leaders, both wear PWO Yorkshire and ACF titles with Yorkshire Brigade cap badge. The cadet on the right wears collar badges on his battledress. the image is dated November 1968.
Hope they are of some interest
PL
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