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World War One / Re: Help with Uniform Identification for Two WW1 Soldiers
« on: Thursday 21 March 24 18:57 GMT (UK)  »
The large cost of arms cap badge was worn in 1917-18 by the Volunteer Battalions - formerly Volunteer Training Corps as well as the Labour Corps.

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World War One / Re: help with identifying unknown uniforms
« on: Friday 01 March 24 20:06 GMT (UK)  »
58th RA regt was previously DofW regt.  I would suggest they are of that regiment wearing RA collars but DofW regt cap badge.  Also The 5th Duke of Wellington's was one unit becoming 43rd (5th Duke of Wellington's) Anti-Aircraft Battalion, RE on 10 December 1936, retaining its Duke of Wellington's cap badge.

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Armed Forces / Re: Uniform identification from photo
« on: Wednesday 14 February 24 08:35 GMT (UK)  »
The Sam Browne belt would not be worn with that tunic and helmet if he was an officer.  It would be worn with khaki.  I suspect you have someone dressing up.

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World War One / Re: WW1 Regt ? I D of Cap Badge Please
« on: Sunday 04 February 24 16:41 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: ALAMO2008 on Saturday 03 February 24 17:19 GMT (UK)




The 33rd London Regiment wore the same cap badge as the Rifle brigade.  A short history:
 https://wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/battalion.php?pid=6637

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World War Two / Re: Can anyone identify this WWII Service No.?? + 2 & 13 PARA WWII.
« on: Friday 02 February 24 17:12 GMT (UK)  »
Possibly but as they were cavalry until 1942 and then a Royal Signals Regiment it would be an odd place for him as a AAC/Paratrooper to be sent.

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World War Two / Re: Can anyone identify this WWII Service No.?? + 2 & 13 PARA WWII.
« on: Sunday 28 January 24 16:35 GMT (UK)  »
RAFVR  - RAF  Volunteer Reserve
GSC  - General Service Corps
DLL - DLI = Durham Light Infantry
SWB- South Wales Borderers
2 Para 1 Div
13 Para 6 Div
NS - North Somerset Reg.- No such regiment existed
AAC - Air Army Corps.

Hope this helps.

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World War One / Re: Regt Identification Please ?
« on: Sunday 26 November 23 20:57 GMT (UK)  »
The title looks like the short EY one so post WW1 and judging by the ladies outfit early 1920s.


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World War One / Re: Regt Identification Please ?
« on: Sunday 26 November 23 20:30 GMT (UK)  »
Can you show the full picture of the first post as his shoulder titles may date it.

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World War One / Re: Regt Identification Please ?
« on: Sunday 26 November 23 19:49 GMT (UK)  »
If the photo was 1919 or later then he would have medal ribbons so have you considered that he joined the EY first and then transferred to the Infantry and then went to France. 

Where did he live pre-war?

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