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Old 18-09-17, 11:11 AM
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Default Royal Sussex Regiment?

A fairly indistinct photograph but I think that these men may be from the Royal Sussex Regiment. Unless of course anyone knows different.

As always, your thoughts are welcomed.
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Old 18-09-17, 12:13 PM
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Hi HW
I've tried to picture what the badge is but it doesn't look like R Sussex to me. I can't think what it is but it looks too big to be RS, especially on the sergeant's cap.
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Old 18-09-17, 02:11 PM
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If I were to hazard a guess, I'd go for KOSB.
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Old 18-09-17, 02:32 PM
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Except they are not Scottish hats and the KOSB did not wear side caps or peaked caps.

The mixture of 1908 webbing and 1938 era side caps suggest a 1938/39 date - possibly TF. I initially thought HG but I can't see any HG insignia.

Are they in denim ie working battledress rather than the khaki wool one?
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Old 18-09-17, 02:46 PM
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Could they be colonial troops?
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Old 18-09-17, 06:51 PM
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I'd go with Royal Sussex Regiment, either that or RAOC. I think some of them are wearing different badges than the others though.
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Old 18-09-17, 08:24 PM
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It is this badge that makes me think that it is the Royal Sussex as it has angular lover sides and the top of the plume is visible.
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Old 19-09-17, 03:04 PM
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Looks like it could be R.Sussex to me.
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