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Thank you gents for all your comments and contributions.
I'm really thrilled that we have been able to (at least with reasonable confidence) identify the unit. As to date - then I think Bryan's comments of 1901-4 are about as close as we can guess. From my perspective 'Boer War period' is close enough. I'm thrilled that it has been such an interesting photograph to discuss. I have a small collection of Lee-Metford/Lee-Speed period rifle images and that was my motivation in acquiring this one. Cheers, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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Shoulder titles looks like number 875 to me!
Tony.
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The badge is a Glasgow I.Y. which is not recorded in any published work to my knowledge. Very nice to find a picture of it in wear. Note amongst other subtle difference to the TY badge this one has a closed crown.
Keith Hook has one in his collection complete with the rosette backing which comprises a thin dark blue outer and red inner section with a circular yellow band running through the middle of the red portion. If anyone is interested I can ask if he minds me posting the picture he sent me. |
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Found a pic of one complete with original rosette.
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