Author Topic: Can Someone date this for me. (Read 2890 times)

roadrunner465 · « **on:** Monday 29 May 06 15:44 BST (UK) »

Can someone date this for me and tell me whether the men are wearing WW1 uniforms. I am not sure whether it is my granddad or Grt Granddad as the men look alike.
Thanks for effort

KathyM · « **Reply #1 on:** Monday 29 May 06 15:55 BST (UK) »

I wouls say WW2

Doesn't look like 1914-1918

old rowley · « **Reply #2 on:** Monday 29 May 06 16:17 BST (UK) »

hi RR,

I would suggest that this was a WW1 photograph rather than WW2 as the tunic top is different to that date of 39-45. I believe that the uniform of the british army did not change much until the thirties, however the collars seem to be to long in length and also too large as in the later period also the seeming appears to be of that period (1st WW) as well being heavy and bold. Also from the photograph you can see that one of the men in the front has medals up which seem to predate the 1st ww and that some appear to be wearing metal shoulder titles also have you noticed that the figure on the far right (standing) appears to be missing part of his index finger on his left hand?

old rowley

Polldoll · « **Reply #3 on:** Monday 29 May 06 17:05 BST (UK) »

Hi Joy ...have you tried the Great war forum.... under uniforms insignia etc. I think if you post it in the right place you will get lots of replies from people who specialise in all things military... Good Luck .. Personally I think it dates inbetween the wars! Sorry if that sounds like fence sitting !

Best regards Polly

roadrunner465 · « **Reply #4 on:** Monday 29 May 06 17:09 BST (UK) »

Thank you all for your info. I will do as Polly suggested and post the photo under the Great War Forum. I do not think it is WW2 because my Grandfather would have been too old then.
Again I appreciate your effort.
Joy

liverpool annie · « **Reply #5 on:** Monday 29 May 06 17:10 BST (UK) »

Why do you need the Forum - when you have one of the best in " old rowley " ??

For sure WW1 !!

Annie

roadrunner465 · « **Reply #6 on:** Monday 29 May 06 17:12 BST (UK) »

Annie
Thanks for info tell me who is "old rowley" Is it you? Sorry, I read further and now I can see who he is.
JOY

roadrunner465 · « **Reply #7 on:** Monday 29 May 06 17:16 BST (UK) »

To old Rowley
Thanks for the info. My grandfather or great Grandfather is the bloke on the right with a mustache sitting below the person with part of his finger missing. If you were to guess his age, what would it be?
I envy you your knowledge of uniforms and war info. I am really into studying this in a great way
joy

old rowley · « **Reply #8 on:** Monday 29 May 06 17:49 BST (UK) »

why thank you annie, to have praise from someone as great as you well.................... I've gone all red now

old rowley

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