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#31
22-12-15, 05:25 PM
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Hi yes we have tried the local papers to no avail.
The painting was found in the Red Cross charity shop in Belper. The only information we have is that there was a note on the painting saying 'Belper Soldier'. It would be great to have a name and maybe a potted history of the man and either find his family or donate the painting to the local museum. 
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#32
22-12-15, 06:13 PM
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I have a number of paintings and portrait photos that I have acquired over the years, some I have been able to identify but not so with others.
In one case I recognised the man in the hand coloured photo immediately from his entry in "Bravest of Hearts " a WW1 history of the Liverpool Scottish, in the picture the tartan of the kilt is mainly red, which is artistic licence as the correct Forbes tartan is mainly green. I also have an oil painting of a Major in a Scottish Regiment where I have never been able to positively identify the subject. I think he is a Cameron but that is as much as I know. I think in the case of the Belper Soldier we need a bit of luck if the mans name is ever to be known but fingers crossed, you never know. Peter
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23-12-15, 10:42 PM
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Can't make out what the next to last line reads but I think the last line reads: "row of ribbons as specimens". That being the case, that might explain the miniature clasp on the Africa Star ribbon. The portrait artist was probably painting the ribbons using the full length ribbons as specimens, the Africa Star ribbon being complete with full size clasp. He wouldn't have known that a different device was worn on the ribbon bar.
David Last edited by davidwyke; 24-12-15 at 12:09 AM.
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#37
05-01-16, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
Complexion Ruddy Hair Fair Eyes Blue Dark Tortoise Shell [sic] Glasses Row of Ribbons as Specimens Last edited by Jelly Terror; 06-01-16 at 01:51 AM.
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#41
07-01-16, 07:37 PM
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You may have already done so, but if not, it might be worth contacting the owner of this site:
http://www.madrecce.moonfruit.com/ I think it is worth exploring all avenues. Peter
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#43
07-01-16, 08:41 PM
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Richard,
Have you contacted the local British Legion Branch: http://counties.britishlegion.org.uk.../belper-br0012 Again worth a try if you haven't done so already. Peter
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08-01-16, 10:31 PM
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