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Northumberland Fusiliers Uniform
Hi All,
I was lucky enough to be on a course in a local Army Reserve Centre at the weekend where this old uniform was on display in the foyer. I don't know if it's real or a repro for display but I thought it might be of interest to people here. The buttons did confuse me a bit, maybe someone on here can explain them, I thought they look more like DLI than NF. Michael |
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Very nice. I’m no uniform aficionado but it looks pretty real to me.
The 1st V.B. Northumberland Fusiliers wore a blackened brass cap badge due to their lineage from their antecedent RVC, so I think it’s entirely possible buttons like that were worn. I’m if wrong I’m sure someone in the know will correct me. … here’s hoping their foyer remains moth and sunlight free! |
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Thanks Luke,
It was in a shady corner so I'm sure it will be fine in the sunlight respect, I must admit I was a little surprised it was just out in the open for anyone in there to touch but I'm sure it's safe enough. It has been so far. Michael |
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They are a generic Rifles pattern button on a lovely condition original tunic.
regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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A lovely uniform, thank you for sharing.Picture is of
It being worn Chris |
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And again...
You can make out the black Rifles buttons, as the ones on the OP uniform. Chris |
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A rare tunic. It would be confusing to those unversed in Victorian rifle volunteers uniforms. Nothing about it is similar to the regular NF uniform and their gosling green facings.
CB
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