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Photograph
The 9mm Browning/Inglis Pistol was not issued to Canadians until January 1945, so that should help date the photograph.
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Don't want to divert attention away from stoves., tailgates etc, but is that not an extraordinary holster the Highlander is wearing? Mike
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I think you are correct - that was certainly the case for RA Fd Regts c 1944. I recall that in a Lt Bty RA c 1964 the BSM/Bty Guide's vehicle was J. Mike
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Holster
The holder is the early 'Chinese Contract' version - standard for the period.
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My first thought when I looked at the photo. Is that Holland (or elsewhere in the Netherlands)?
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Hi Duncan
I asked over at the Maple Leaf Up Forum (when I thought it might be a vehicle related) and a member has demonstrated that it is the lid or part of the crate for a Field Cooker or Stove. Quote:
http://www.essexhmva.co.uk/education...%20Cookers.pdf Now as to "Where", I can't help you. I lived outside of Mons for 5 years and my house didn't look like that. regards Darrell
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Hello again. I would like to sincerely thank ALL of you for making the time to “chime in” in my query. Thank you so much. In addition to the GREAT sleuthing provided by ALL of you - and to specifically address Albert and Henk, I was able to find out that this photo was probably taken at medical facility (or something similar) in Reading, Berkshire, England (NOT in Holland, as I had originally thought). With Darrell’s help, we now know what the “sign” is, and with Ed’s and Lorne’s assistance (and the state of the foliage in the picture), I am thinking late 1945. Once again, gentlemen, I thank you very much for your time and assistance!
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Photograph Location
Reading, Berkshire, late 1945? Why would he be armed at a medical facility in the UK after the war was over?
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Hi Duncan
You're welcome but I can thank Rob, Magpie and Mike for discovering the cooker connection. Thanks guys. I'm with Ed in that this being UK post war is odd since he's armed. He's dressed warm for spring or fall. He looks to be wearing an RSM rank. He's got mud on his boots. When I first saw it, I thought "Battalion rear area, Spring 45". The building looks like a house over barn shed arrangement. Big windows with low sills and a thick foundation coming up. Probably Village or town vice city. Its the bi-fold shutters that I can't match up with any particular region or period. I don't think the building is that old though either. Keep looking. regards Darrell
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