Boer War Yeomanry Badges ID..?

[Roy]

Hi Gents,

I have this splendid Boer War period photograph of what appears to be a Yeomanry chap. If possibly I would like to identify the unit and wonder if any forum members recognize the insignia?

The slouch hat badge appears to be on the rosette and the shoulder title may be the best clues but I just can't make it out.

One clue is that the photograph was just on the outskirts of Glasgow - of course this may or may not mean anything.

Cheers,

Roy

[Tinto]

Hi Roy,
The badge has a faint resemblance to a wheatsheaf.
Here is some info garnered from the internet:
The Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry 1888 to 1901
The official titular change was made in 1888. In 1899 the War Office announced the formation of a new force of mounted infantry to be known as the Imperial Yeomanry. Twenty battalions were raised from the various Yeomanry regiments. The 6th Battalion, commanded by Col. Burn, was raised in Scotland and formed from the following: 17 Coy Ayrshire and Lanarkshire Yeomanries; 18 Coy Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry; 19 Coy Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry; 20 Coy Fife Light Horse and Forfar Light Horse. They sailed from Glasgow on the SS Carthaginian on February 23rd 1901 to take part in the Boer War.
The Lothians and Berwickshire Imperial Yeomanry 1902 to 1908
The Boer War resulted in an increase in serving personnel numbers. B and D Squadrons were recruited from Edinburgh, Mid and West Lothian. A Squadron was recruited from East Lothian and Berwickshire, while C Squadron represented the Border Districts. The expansion also produced a further change in title - The Lothians and Berwickshire Imperial Yeomanry.

Solution to your query may be here somewhere.
Cheers, Tinto

[Roy]

Hi Tinto,

Many thanks for that, food for thought.

I see what you mean about the hat badge having a passing resemblance to the wheatsheaf. Perhaps the way this will be resolved (if it is?) is in a combination between the hat back and the shoulder title. I'm not sure what the Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry would have worn in regards ST's.

The more I look at the photo the ST looks like it might be two lines? Or is it just my eyes?

Cheers,

Roy

[Tinto]

Hi Roy,
Yes, the title is the key. Possibly it is "L&B" but I'm struggling to see that.
Hope a Scottish Yeomanry expert will identify chap.
Cheers, Tinto

[Roy]

Hi Tinto,

Yes, I too am hoping that someone will recognize the insignia. If one is not familiar with a particular badge/s it can be impossible to tell what it is BUT if one is very familiar with a design then with the 'eye of faith' a reasonable identification can be made.

I acquired the photograph due to it being a) a very nice image and b) a splendid image of the Lee-Metford rifle. Any potential ID on the unit would be a bonus and a very nice one at that.

Cheerio,

Roy

[Tinto]

Hi Roy,
Another guess, could the title read "BYC" for Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry?
Tinto