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Title: 55th Regiment of Foot.
Post by: patrish on Tuesday 20 February 18 18:34 GMT (UK)

I have a very early photograph of my Gt Grandafather who was given as a Private in the above regiment later  to become the 2nd Battalion The Border regiment.   

He has on his sleeve 4 upside down V.s and  above them 2 crossed rifles, can anyone tell me what this means please ?

Thank you  Patricia

Title: Re: 55th Regiment of Foot.
Post by: bowman on Tuesday 20 February 18 20:20 GMT (UK)

The upside down 'V' s either GC (Good Conduct) stripes or Long Service stripes, the 2 crossed rifles signifies a marksman with the rifle.

Title: Re: 55th Regiment of Foot.
Post by: KGarrad on Tuesday 20 February 18 20:32 GMT (UK)

Good Conduct stripes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Conduct_stripe

Title: Re: 55th Regiment of Foot.
Post by: patrish on Tuesday 20 February 18 22:17 GMT (UK)

Thank you both very much, that is very helpful

Patricia  :)