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Old 18-12-17, 05:27 PM
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Somebody asked me whether I could give them any information about this picture. I totally failed - after all there are no badges - just a skinny lanyard a basic battle dress, an undone epaulette and cross belt pouches. To identify anything about this photo is impossible.....

Then I thought of all those experts lurking around in the B&C Military Badge Forum - are they up for a real challenge. Well guys what light can you shine on this obscure picture.

As it is Christmas I am offering an Omani cap badge to the most informative reply. I am the final and only judge in this matter!
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Old 18-12-17, 05:48 PM
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RHA white Lanyard typical cross belt in my humble opinion
Hope this helps

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Old 18-12-17, 05:53 PM
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The bandolier signifies he is on horseback or working in a horsed unit.

ie cavalry, The RFA, RHA, RGA, ASC, Infantry Transport Section and others.

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Old 18-12-17, 05:55 PM
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Agree, could well be RHA, I have a picture of my Grandfather who was in RHA same Lanyard, same bandolier , can’t show a picture as it’s framed but looks a good guess to me

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Old 18-12-17, 06:48 PM
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Believe the lanyard was used as a secondary method of firing an artillery piece.
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Old 18-12-17, 06:54 PM
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Lot of misunderstanding with lanyards and RA. Lots of people wore lanyards in WW1 for a a clasp knife. The bandolier was worn by lots of units including the RGA, RFA and the RHA as well as lots of non-gunners.
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Old 21-12-17, 09:49 AM
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Many thanks to those who have contributed - it has been most helpful.

Since the correspondence now seems to have come to a close it is time to announce the result of the Christmas Challenge.

And the winner is .................................................

YORKSTONE

So Stephen if you would like to send me an address - the Omani cap badge will be forwarded.

Once again many thanks
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Old 21-12-17, 10:04 AM
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Lot of misunderstanding with lanyards and RA. Lots of people wore lanyards in WW1 for a a clasp knife. The bandolier was worn by lots of units including the RGA, RFA and the RHA as well as lots of non-gunners.
Lanyards. My father (WW2 - Army Dental Corps) - wore a bottle opener/bottle screw on the end of his lanyard. His pipe was carried in the battledress trousers - first field dressing pocket! Mike
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I knew one old soldier who kept a lighter on the end of his..
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Old 21-12-17, 12:47 PM
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He is not smart enough to be a Horse Gunner.

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Old 22-12-17, 10:29 AM
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Jacket with brass buttons (probably GS Royal Arms) looks like WWI to late 1930's Service Dress to me - Battle Dress would date it later to WWII
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