I have this highly unusual wall mirror which has has a hand tinted photograph of a soldier on it. I believe it dates from he time of WWII but I can't identify the soldier.
I have never seen another mirror like this, one that carries a photo of a loved one, certainly not from that era. I managed to remove the back and found there is a stamped address of the photographic studios which is VG Studios at 9 Kendoa Road, Clapham, London SW. But there is also some handwriting. I believe some of this is a reference to the colours used in the hand tinting of the photo - eyes: black, hair: black and the last line says - suit: khaki drill but it is the top line that I am struggling with. I think it is an address but what does it say?
The back carries a handwritten number - VG or VC 12905 - which I think may refer to the photographic studios numbering system but could it be anything else?
Also can anyone help identify the rank and unit of the soldier from the uniform. It appears to be the type worn by desert rats in Africa but can anyone help further?
