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Interesting Victorian Photo - But What?
Hello,
This wonderful Victorian CDV was on ebay last week, described as 41st Foot. It certainly isnt that as he is a member of a Rifle Volunteer Corps as indicated by the efficiency ring on the lower right sleeve, the single musket & stars shooting badge on the other arm and his typical RVC Pouch Belt. Apart from that I am stumped. A wonderful cap badge and superb arm badges in Black and green cotton possibly with silver highlights indicating an Instructor in Musketry, but again, strangely worn above what I see as only 2 Chevrons of a Corporal. Such badges normally worn only by Sergeants and above. Alltogether very interesting and wondered if anyone could throw any further light onto it. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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A great photo Simon thanks for posting. It's not a badge l have seen before, but l am also intrigued.as to which unit.
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I suspect it may have something to do with the Civil Service RVC.
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Dear Manchester
The PBP is a WO to the 21st Middlesex RIfle Volunteers (Civil Service RIfle Volunteers) - I have never seen the cap or collar badges before and as far As my limited knowledge goes I assumed they wore a grey uniform- but the camera never lies - I know there were CSRVs in Australia and Canada. Hope this helps Mike |
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Also if you have not seen the badges before what is it that gives you that ID. I am not disagreeing but am intrigued. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Thankyou,
I dont believe he is a Warrant Officer, as he has NCO's chevrons of a Corporal. Why do you think he has the crossed muskets on his cap badge? Is that something you have seen or heard of for the 21st MRVC before? regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Simon
It a pleasure - as stated I have never seen the cap or collar badges before so I simply do not know I have collected to the London Regiments for a considerable amount of time with a large archive and the image is a mystery and to my knowledge unseen before - it is a fascinating hobby Regards Mike |
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Simon,
2nd Class Instructor Paul |
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Thanks Paul, didnt know that.
I wonder if his cap badge is a combo of the School of Musketry, Hythe and the 21st MRVC invented solely for their Musketry Instructors? regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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