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Old 27-09-22, 11:39 AM
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Default Mercian Regt Freedom Parade Chester 27/9/22

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Old 27-09-22, 11:54 AM
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Hello Peter,
Worcesters, Cheshires, Staffords and Foresters - and then there was one. Many thanks. Photo 5 - Who is in step?
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Old 27-09-22, 12:00 PM
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Thanks for sharing Peter. What is it with some of these regiments? Poorly fitting uniforms, can't keep in step...........

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Old 27-09-22, 12:18 PM
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Thanks to you both, in photo 5 I wonder why one soldier out of all those on parade is wearing a beret ?

Also seems to be spy from The Duke of Lancasters Regiment in the attached photo.

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Great photos, but clearly showing the poor fit in many cases of the Number Two Dress uniform with baggy trousers, overlong sleeves and long loose jackets. Made I believe in China at the lowest possible contract price.

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Glad to see everyone in step

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I like the mascot and his attendees. I too wonder why a beret?

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Old 27-09-22, 04:47 PM
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Thanks for all the comments, I did take a video of the parade but the file was too large ( I think ) to add to the thread.

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Old 27-09-22, 06:26 PM
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Can you post the video on YouTube?

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Thank you for the images. There are what looks like two soldiers with Khaki berets and cloth belts, no shoulder titles possibly a yellow and green lanyard plus a Green badge backing, images 3 and 5.

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I well remember the days when every infantry battalion/depot etc had a regimental tailor on site. Presumably only the Guards battalions now have such an essential "luxury"?
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Nice photos Peter.
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