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Well Done, glad to see that these impressive medals are back home again. Regards Simon

Hugh It is however very similar to the Air Crew Europe Star ribbon

Hugh, Close but not quite, Simon

Frosty, Can't really help much other than to say that the jacket follows the basic cut and design of Mess Dress but being made from what appears to be white light weight material would have been worn in hot climate postings such as Cyprus or Hong Kong. The epaulettes are unusual though, pretty sure that most Mess Dress uniforms do not have these and so could even be a jacket with no Military connection, House Staff, Doormen or something like that. Is there a Tailors Label inside? Regarding the other items, they may have a connection to a Public School somewhere but you would have to search and find out which School wore those colours. Sorry couldn't be of much help. Regards Simon.

No first names, just initials I'm afraid, will see what else I can find and get back to you. Simon

Have just checked and seen this hasn't worked, sorry must be due to subscription fees but the dates are correct, All the best Simon

It is shown on the RAMC medal roll for your Man. Regards Simon Here is a link, hope it works! https://www.ancestry.co.uk/interactive/5119/41804_625537_9992-00182?pid=767354&backurl=http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?_phsrc%3DkrC1%26_phstart%3DsuccessSource%26usePUBJs%3Dtrue%26gss%3Dangs-c%26new%3D1%26rank%3D1%26msT%3D1%26MS_AdvCB%3D1%26gsln%3Ddaly%26gsln_x%3D1%26gskw%3Dmedical%26gskw_x%3D1%26cp%3D0%26MSAV%3D2%26uidh%3De1c%26pcat%3D39%26h%3D767354%26recoff%3D7%26dbid%3D5119%26indiv%3D1%26ml_rpos%3D24&treeid=&personid=&hintid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=krC1&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true

I would imagine there must be a Family link between the two men, a fairly uncommon name and both shown born in the same place. Couldn't access the link above so will take a look when I can. Should be fairly straight forward to research the Ship too. Good luck with the ongoing research and hopefully you'll find a link to the Submarine Service. Simon

Hello and welcome to the Forum, Nice pair of Medals for Great War service you have there, of course we have no way of knowing if the Cap Tally is related to the medals, I assume you obtained them together? The National Archives have a record for one Thomas B Kinniburgh which may be your Man and he saw service with the Merchant Navy during the conflict. He is shown as born in Cadder around 1864. The NA are not free and the link below will allow you to purchase what they have.http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D8044830 Good luck and will update you should I find anything else. Regards Simon

Very nice group of medals you have there. As you are probably aware he landed overseas on 1st May 1915 and served until Demobilization to Class Z of the Army Reserve on 8th June 1919. It is difficult to talk about relative values between Gallantry Groups and Regiments. A lot will depend on the action itself, where it took place, who else was involved etc, etc. And obviously a Regimental Collector will pay more for that elusive group than a General Collector. Can't find his Service Record on line at the moment but will keep digging and update you with any findings. A superb find and hope it doesn't tempt you too much into British Medals! Regards Simon

ByDand, Again welcome to the Forum. I am no expert regarding Scottish Regiments but I do have a few observations regarding this Tunic. Like you, I would have thought a connection to the Cameronians but the silver buttons are confusing. Perhaps as you say, it is connected to the Territorial Companies of the Regiment. The tunic appears to lack any evidence of collar insignia? Has this tunic been worn by Captain Atkins or was it some kind of undress uniform where Regimental distinctions were not worn. There appear to be no Medal ribbons or evidence of them ever being worn, one would expect a Captain in the fifties to have some medal entitlement. This of course could be some form of tunic worn informally but I would again expect to see the medal ribbons worn. I have tried without success to find reference to Captain Atkins but will keep at it and get back to you should I find anything. Regards Simon.

Glenn, Great information, thanks again, will update my files accordingly and research him further. Simon

Many thanks Andreas. Am I right in thinking he is a veteran of the Franco Prussian War? Simon Glenn, Was typing the above when you replied. Thanks for the identification and hope you are well. Simon (H)

Have had this Cabinet Card for a while and have always thought that this Man was a Bavarian, My knowledge really centres around the British Army and I am out of my depth with this one. Can anyone shed some light on this Man please. Regards Simon.

Excellent, thanks for sharing the link, Regards Simon

If you can give us the exact dimensions to the sword this may help with identification and a photograph of the blade tip would help as well. Nice sword by the way, regards Simon

Paul. Very nice medal, thanks for sharing, is your interest confined to the Napoleonic era or do you have medals to other periods? Either way I'm sure we would like to see more of your collection, especially if they are of such a similar high standard. All the best Simon

Regarding German or Allies trenches I suspect the key lies in what I believe to be the North arrow marked on the photo, if indeed this does indicate North and the cog wheel type emplacements face the enemy then surely they face east and are therefore Allied in origin. Just a thought and certainly an unusual trench layout I have not come across before. Regards Simon//

Kev, Not sure if you have access to Ancestry but the Silver War Badge Rolls are easily accessible on there site and give useful information to the Recipient if all you have is the Badge. Happy to look any up for you if you do not have access. All the best Simon.

Mike Good luck with the cap and looking forward to seeing your collection here on the Forum. All the Best Simon

I have only ever seen examples of this type of cap at the National Army Museum in London and they were obviously behind glass with no opportunity to examine them. From what you have shown so far Mike I would be inclined to hope that this is in fact a fine survivor of its type. It may sound silly but does the cap smell old, it's something that can't imho be replicated and something of this age will have a unique 'old' smell. The other thing I would be interested to know is what size the cap is? As a general rule the population is getting bigger and I know this will not give any definite answer but I would expect it to be a small size. I wonder if an enquiry with The NAM would provide any further proof, not sure how helpful they would be but worth a chance if you can contact them. Regards Simon

Original IMHO, All the best Simon

Could this be a magazine for the M1 Carbine? The magazine base looks to be of US pattern and there must have been many contracted Firms making these to provide minor variations to the standard. Regards Simon http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/m1-carbine-magazine-original-15-round-product,527 One for sale showing similarities. Simon

Yes, definitely British Army issue, right down to the last four numbers of the last man issued with it written on the back. Simon.

From the fact that the pouch is padded and the single brass belt fixing I would say that this is a pouch for carrying the prismatic compass. Can't make out the ink stampings so can't give you a date but these were still being used up to the late 80's at least. All the best Simon.