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MGC COLLARS BY MOUNTED MGC AND TF NO 1 DRESS IN 1917!
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Collars badges were generally introduced universially post-war for units and this lad is as one can see a member of the Machine Gun Corps - dressed for 'mounted duties', so could be either the cavalry or 'infantry' Branch. Only a clearer view of the shoulder strap would give a clear indication of which. The Northumberland Fusilier in the background(a Territorial) is wearing his pre-war 1909 pattern scarlet jacket, as seen here, which is one from my own collection;- 1909 tunic - 4th Bn, NF.jpg Clearly seen sewn to the lower right arm are his 'efficiency' stars, inidicating being returned five times efficient for each star. Last edited by Graham Stewart; 18-03-13 at 04:54 PM. |
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The photo makes one believe that the Tardis existed in the period 1914-20 ..... but then Tardis is indeed timeless, and an anachronism in the literal sense. Perhaps the TF unit retained some scarlets for ceremonial purposes? |
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It looks photoshopped to me!
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Collecting to all Yorkshire Regiments, ASC/RASC/RCT & the Royal Corps of Signals. |
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Look carefully at the cuff of the sleeve on the left of the TF soldier then look at the face and the graininess of the face compared to the 'freshness' of the tunic. I am saying this is made up.
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Unlike the Regulars the full dress uniforms belonged to (i.e. were held and administered by) the County Territorial Associations and were retained for much longer. It is not unusual to see pictures of TF men at 'home' in full dress tunics, in various situations during the war. I don't see it as quite such a unique photo in that light. A great image nonetheless.
Last edited by Toby Purcell; 24-03-13 at 10:28 AM. |
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Lee |
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The grandfather at the rear may not have served overseas with his T.F. Battalion, but may have served with his second or third line T.F. Battalion, instructing raw recruits and may have decided to wear his old scarlet jacket along with his brother-in-law on a whim, rather than his SD. Altogether an interesting photo, showing how it was and how it is regarding dress. |
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