An average mixed unit group? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

billy4294 · #1 05-08-21, 06:04 PM

On the face of it this photo could be any one of hundreds of mixed unit instructor and or, course groups. So I had a look to see if there was anything unique about it like a scarce unit member, and I came across a familiar and quite well known face, Alfred Anderson (second row, third from left)
For me Alfred was better than finding any scarce unit.
Billyh

wardog · #2 05-08-21, 07:52 PM

I had to google- you look to be right- well spotted! Regards, Paul.
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cbuehler · #3 06-08-21, 07:12 PM

Two soldiers are wearing collar badges, the closeup of the Fusilier (NF or Munster) is sporting pioneer badges. Can we get a closer look at the other collar badge wearer fourth from right?

CB

billy4294 · #4 07-08-21, 11:49 AM

I'll see what I can do. In work for the weekend so won't be until at least Monday
Billyh

cbuehler · #5 08-08-21, 12:46 AM

So far we have a W. Yorks, Huntingdonshire, RH, NF or Munster, not sure but looks like Yorkshire Hussars? and N. Staffs.
Look forward to the close ups of the others.

CB

billy4294 · #6 10-08-21, 04:14 PM

Some shots of the rest of the group
Billyh

cbuehler · #7 10-08-21, 10:07 PM

Ah, E. Riding Yeomanry with collar badges along with another Royal Highlander and several Royal Fusiliers. Also what appears to be a Yorkshire Dragoon.
I think it likely that the other Fusiliers are NF and not Munster. Hard to tell, but I think the one with the checkered tam is Scottish Horse.

CB

Luke H · #8 10-08-21, 10:34 PM

Yes he is Scottish Horse wearing what will be a WM badge on the Atholl bonnet.

Also Yorkshire Hussars Sergeant seated.

CAM · #9 10-08-21, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cbuehler

Ah, E. Riding Yeomanry with collar badges along with another Royal Highlander and several Royal Fusiliers. Also what appears to be a Yorkshire Dragoon.
I think it likely that the other Fusiliers are NF and not Munster. Hard to tell, but I think the one with the checkered tam is Scottish Horse.

CB

If it were a Munster it would date the photograph as pre 1922 and so it would make it between 1920 - 22 as the East Riding chap is wearing a badge from 1920.

Chris

Luke H · #10 10-08-21, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CAM

If it were a Munster it would date the photograph as pre 1922 and so it would make it between 1920 - 22 as the East Riding chap is wearing a badge from 1920.

Chris

There are numerous photos of the ERY badge with the scroll being worn pre-WW1. During WW1 it is relatively common, with both patterns worn.