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Unidentified regiment / period
Does anybody have any idea which regiment the soldier in the photograph belongs to? By the musket he's holding I think the period may be Victorian.
Billyh |
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The photo dates 1880's to 1890's, probably c. 1885. He is a private in a Volunteer Infantry Battalion, or its pre decessor a Rifle Volunteer Corps.
I cannot see any badge sufficiently to ID it. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Thanks Simon, unfortunately the that's the best image I can get of his badge due to the age of the photograph
Billyh |
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No Photographer or Studio Mark on the photograph I take it Billyh ?
Simon. |
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Volunteer?
From the centre of the helmet plate it looks like a bugle in the middle, as Simon said a Volunteer Infantry Battalion, or its predecessor a Rifle Volunteer Corps.
A photographers name and address would probably be a help. Rob |
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I think the star on the sleeve confirms Volunteer.
One star for five years passed as 'Efficient'.
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Plus the sleeve lace and the shooting badge.
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Cheers, Dan. |
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As its already on photographic paper rather than as a Cabinet Photo it appears to be a copy of an original already, so wouldnt get any clearer.
regards
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