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    Munt

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    1. Graham and Leigh, thanks for your thoughts on this subject. I'd like to throw in this photo which I unearthed last night depicting men of the rifle brigade c1892. As you can see the man centre back has the same style jacket as mine and the others are the same cut, thought a lot more attractive. This photo was found on a site called "Soldiers of the Queen" (just google that) which I accidently stumbled across last night. It's really an excellent site and well worth a look, all old photos of soldiers from the Victorian era. This particular photo was under their "Home Front" heading, so maybe he was a militia/Territorial after all? I'll leave it to Graham's friend and see what he thinks. Thanks again. Paul
    2. Graham, thanks again for your comments. This fellow was a well to do shoemaker, whose clients were mainly the upper class and included Lords and Ladies of that time. I've read up on the volunteer militia and found it was a bit of a "status" thing to be a member. However, I also read that most photos show them with their weapons as generally they were classy pieces. Regulars of course had their weapons locked away and generally weren't present in the photo This man was found in all census from 1851-1901 living in London as a shoemaker. I wouldn't have a clue how to research regs or militia from this time period (any hints) He could've been in the regs in the ten years betweem census' of course. On top of this the next four generations of David Martins were all infantrymen/Legionaires. So maybe this is where it all started? Do the crossed rifles on his tunic have anything to do with his prowess as a marksman as this is also a trait that runs in my family? Thanks for your help, Paul.
    3. Just tried to crop out the "unwanted bits" and resized it to the max before it gets too fuzzy. Hope this might help. Paul.
    4. Thanks Graham, but I don't have the original and now have no way of getting it either. I believe there is a date between those crossed muskets but it's impossible to see. Thanks for your input though. Paul.
    5. Hello all, just wondering if anyone could help with the identification of the uniform worn here by my G-G-G Grandfather who lived in the London area and was born in 1838. Sorry but I cant enlarge it anymore as it will pixelate. Maybe militia? I'll leave it in your capeable hands. Paul.
    6. Thanks Rob for your views and info on the buckle. unfortunately not what I had hoped for but then again I suppose thats why I posted it in the first place. Cheers, Paul.
    7. Hello all, this buckles been in my collection since 1980 and Ive just started to dabble in collecting again after a 20 year hiatus! Can anybody identify this one, its a 2 part construction and my well have originally been silver. It is stamped with SS runes and RZM M/183. No not M1/83! It appears political to me. What do you think? Paul.[attachmentid=54718][attachmentid=54719]
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