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Uniform with badges for Major Q. E Gurney Norfolk Yeomanry served at Gallipoli
Hello. I am posting this uniform to get feedback on the collar insignia. These should be Norfolk Yeomanry, but I believe these are simple general service. Is there any way that Major Gurney would have worn these collar insignia.
I bought this uniform from EBay about a year ago. It is named to Major Q. E. Gurney on the maker's label. I am trying to restore it to it's correct form, so I am guessing that I need to find a pair of officer Norfolk Yeomanry collar badges. If anyone has one or a pair to sell, I will not haggle about the price. My question to the forum - Is there any logical reason for these collar badges to be on this tunic - other than the fact that they are cheap and readily available. The Norfolk Yeomanry left their horses in England and sailed to Gallipoli. They landed on 8 October 1915 at Anzac Cove, and evacuated on 20 December. Therefore they spent about 6 weeks in that hell. After Gallipoli, the Norfolk Yeomanry went to Palestine in time for the 3rd Battle of Gaza and the capture of Jerusalem. Finally, the Yeomanry made it back to France in June 1918 and participated in the final Hundred Days Offensive. Any feedback on whether there is any way that these collar insignia are correct for this tunic would be appreciated. Thanks |
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Major Q. E. Gurney
Whilst I cannot offer a definitive explanation I can offer two suggestions:
a) At some stage in this tunic's life it has needed replacement collar badge, and either KORR Norfolk Yeomanry badges were not available, or whoever replaced them knew no different. b) This tunic was worn by someone other than Gurney who served in another unit. I suggest this as the yellow triangle 'battle flashes' are not those associated with the yeomanry of their successor Norfolk Regt Bn. These triangles have been associated with other infantry battalions raised under the Norfolk Regt cap badge though. Whilst recognising the yeomanry buttons, I presume you have confirmed that Major Q. E. Gurney did serve with the Norfolk Yeomanry? Stephen.
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Is there any sign that the scrolls have been removed? Or perhaps OSD General List collar badges were a reasonable substitute?
http://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/429/442/large_000000.jpg Tim
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Thanks for the feedback.
Yes, I have found Major Gurney's records and they show he was with the Norfolk Yeomanry and landed at Gallipoli on 8.10.15 and was entitled to the 1915 Star Medal. My research shows that this Batt. served in France after June 1918 with the 74th, then the 31st Division. |
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Tim - Thanks so much for the pic. You have answered my question. Many thanks!!
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Nice jacket
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