Does anyone recognize the campaign medals?
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Hi,
I recently found this photo at a flea market. The photograph appears to be from around the turn of the century. Can anyone make out what unit these soldiers are in?
Thanks,
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The Corps of Royal Engineers.
MarcComment
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Second from the left, back row: first medal probably an Afghan War medal - red and gren stripes - and another possibly Egypt. Engineers [and Gunners] got around, so more likely to have diparate groups of campaigns than an infantryman.Comment
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If you have the original photograph you may be able to read what Cypher is in the centre of the cap badges. Also the chap on the far right has a number of badges on his left sleeve that may give more information on the exact unit.
MarcComment
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Thanks for the replies! I can't make out the cyphers on any of the badges. I will try to find a better magnifying glass.
Thanks,
TedComment
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I have no idea what they are, but the arm badges on the chap on the right are interesting and, I think, unusual. The shield shape with the St george's cross on it, for exampl, is not one I recognize. Mark?
The others are odd shapes as well, for standard British wear, in my very limited opinion.Comment
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Looks like a beaver in lieu of a cypher so possibly Canadian Engineers. Supporting this is the use of 7-button frocks. Some obviously are former British Army as there weren't a lot of medals for Canadians back then.Comment
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Originally posted by servicepub View Post
You could be right there, so what is the time period for the little critter? There are badges with a Cypher and lower scroll, so I suppose the circlet with Canadian Engineers and Beaver pre date those.
MarcComment
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Between 1907 (issue of forage caps) and 1914.Comment
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Never thought of Canadian, due to the medals, i guess. Well spotted, sir.Comment
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