Every soldier's worst nightmare.

[servicepub]

This photo shows a Guardsman being scrutinized by FIVE RSMs, one from each of the Battalions as well as the RSM of the Guards Depot.

[DavidS]

His right pant leg looks like it's half an inch higher than his left pant leg. Does that mean his asymmetric putteeing will result in 3 days of potatoes?

[CftD]

I rather suspect that this is a posed photograph for whatever reason and I can't understand why all five RSMs would be at the Guards Depot at the same time. No doubt those with greater knowledge of the Brigade will clarify. David

[John S.]

All:
Since all the RSMs are Batallion RSMs, as well as the Depot RSM, I am wondering why they are wearing small rank insignia on the forearms of their battledress jackets, rather than the large Guards RSM rank insignias, as worn between the elbow and top of sleeve on battledress.
Perhaps the large Guards RSM insignia was not authorized for wear at the time this photo was taken?
Any ideas here?
Cheers,
John S.

[Sunray9]

All in all - a Formidable bunch of men.

[LONGSHANKS]

I think you could do with the chap's in London at the moment. They would instill some order,(with the addition of fear)....

[2747andy]

Almost certainly "Staged" they are not smart enough for a start, unpolished boots, postman peaks and a distinct lack of pressing! Probably a film set or something? Plus they all look like Grenadiers?

Andy

[Faugh-A-Ballagh]

I admit that it's a good bit ahead of my time, but the soldier's battledress looks like an unusual pattern. Unusual looking hat too. Thankfully it didn't catch on. Looks very Eastern Bloc. Perhaps uniforms being trialled?

John

[wardog]

Canadians? Regards, Paul.

Originally Posted by wardog

Canadians? Regards, Paul.

Yes Paul i thinks you are right


peter

[magpie]

The picture name is cangds,is that a us type belt

[soldier1]

I think you are right Paul. This a staged picture, probably early 60s. The cap in question was worn by recruits (incl OCdts). I wore one in Phase One OCP in 62. The Guardsman appears to be wearing a GL hatbadge.The first RSM on the left seems to be wearing Cdn jump wings?
Two of the RSMs appear to be sporting Div patches on their left arm;
All shoulder titles look alike.
The Brigade of Guards have five regiments. Canada only had two in the early 60s and the CGG was disbanded in 68. GGFG still exist in Ottawa.

Did we ever have a 'Guards Depot' in Canada? Don't think so.

Having said that; a daunting time indeed for a young recruit to be paraded before five RSMs!

Cheers Al

[Bill A]

Hello Al, There must be a hue and cry coming from Montreal right now. The Canadian Grenadier Guards are quite alive and well as part of the reserve army.

[servicepub]

I thought that this thread was limited to the Canadian section so was not as specific as perhaps I should have been.
This is the short-lived Canadian Guards. At the time of the photo there were four battalions of Canadian Guards. The Governor General's Foot Guards (raised in 1872) was designated the 5th Bn (Canadian Guards) while the Canadian Grenadier Guards (who claim a history prior to 1855 - the 'accepted' foundation of the modern Canadian Army) were designated the 6th Bn (Canadian Guards). The CGG are still in existence.
I believe that the small badge was worn on most occasions while the large badge was limited in wear. Nonetheless, below are a couple of photos of the Canadian Guards RSM wearing the large rank badge.

[Voltigeur]

Great pics Clive.Congratulations.Anymore unusual and unknown pics in your vault ?????
Jo