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any military uniform buffs out there??

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Jan.jan

Jan.jan Report 19 Apr 2008 15:46

I've been given an old photo of a group of brothers, all in uniforms and I'm trying to identify one in particular.

I thought it was a Royal Marine one but it hasn't got the world badge on the collar.
On the collar are what looks like two tiny diamonds, joined together.

It has brass buttons down the front and two stripes half way up one arm.
The right arm has a stripe above the elbow.
Possibly it is around 1930-40
Above the stripes are two crossed flags and under the stripes, towards the wrists are braided shapes.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jan

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 19 Apr 2008 16:00

Jan

I dont know what years you are talking about, but if you GOOGLE "Photo's of British Military Uniforms"

There are loads you might be lucky and see a match

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Mummy Bear

Mummy Bear Report 19 Apr 2008 17:10

Jan

The Imperial War Museum has a Photographic section try sending them the photo [email protected] and see if they help. They've helped me in the past.

MB

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 19 Apr 2008 17:54

I think the two crossed flags might mean that he was a signaller.

Researching:
London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...

Jan.jan

Jan.jan Report 20 Apr 2008 09:21

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'll keep digging

Thanks

Jan

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 20 Apr 2008 09:54

Two crossed flags are the branch badge of a naval yeoman / signaller

Jan.jan

Jan.jan Report 21 Apr 2008 14:33

Thanks for the websites.
I've had a quick look through but I think it is a dress uniform for a Royal Marine.
He isn't wearing a hat but has a small sash around his waist and is leaning on a cane.