William Duggan - Garda? Restore/Date

[Alicat84]

Hi everyone,

this is my great uncle William Duggan. I'm looking to get this photo dated. I think it's a Garda uniform? Or does it pre-date that?

William was born in 1886.

I wouldn't mind a restore if anyone wants the chance

Thanks!
Ali


Edit : My file is too large! I'll come back with a smaller one

[Alicat84]

Ok I'm awful at resizing Apologies for the huge photo!

[RecycledHippy]

Please do not appologise for the size
For restorers - Big is Beautiful


Hippy

[Alicat84]

Aww thanks very much hippy! It's funny looking at him, he's so like my uncle!

Any chance anyone might be able to get a better look at the emblem on the hat and jacket?

[oldhippy]

One from me. Sorry can't help with the date.

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[Alicat84]

Very talented Hippies in here!

Thank you, I like the hue of that one

[jim1]

Garda uniform & according to the blurb after 1922.

jim

[Alicat84]

Thanks Jim, it looked like Garda to me.

Thing is I'm wondering if my family have identified him correctly now. If William was born in 1886, and this has to have been after 1922...that would make William at least 34...does he look 34 or older?He seems quite young to me.