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CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE
Somebody asked me whether I could give them any information about this picture. I totally failed - after all there are no badges - just a skinny lanyard a basic battle dress, an undone epaulette and cross belt pouches. To identify anything about this photo is impossible.....
Then I thought of all those experts lurking around in the B&C Military Badge Forum - are they up for a real challenge. Well guys what light can you shine on this obscure picture. As it is Christmas I am offering an Omani cap badge to the most informative reply. I am the final and only judge in this matter! |
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RHA white Lanyard typical cross belt in my humble opinion
Hope this helps Regards Stephen |
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The bandolier signifies he is on horseback or working in a horsed unit.
ie cavalry, The RFA, RHA, RGA, ASC, Infantry Transport Section and others. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Agree, could well be RHA, I have a picture of my Grandfather who was in RHA same Lanyard, same bandolier , can’t show a picture as it’s framed but looks a good guess to me
Gerard
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Lanyard
Believe the lanyard was used as a secondary method of firing an artillery piece.
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Lot of misunderstanding with lanyards and RA. Lots of people wore lanyards in WW1 for a a clasp knife. The bandolier was worn by lots of units including the RGA, RFA and the RHA as well as lots of non-gunners.
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Christmas Challenge
Many thanks to those who have contributed - it has been most helpful.
Since the correspondence now seems to have come to a close it is time to announce the result of the Christmas Challenge. And the winner is ................................................. YORKSTONE So Stephen if you would like to send me an address - the Omani cap badge will be forwarded. Once again many thanks |
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Lanyards. My father (WW2 - Army Dental Corps) - wore a bottle opener/bottle screw on the end of his lanyard. His pipe was carried in the battledress trousers - first field dressing pocket! Mike
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I knew one old soldier who kept a lighter on the end of his..
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He is not smart enough to be a Horse Gunner.
Marc
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Jacket with brass buttons (probably GS Royal Arms) looks like WWI to late 1930's Service Dress to me - Battle Dress would date it later to WWII
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