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A Great War silk post card to the Welsh Guards.

Alex A quick Goggle search on the name 'Braud' suggests it was used to sign paintings by one Edward Dubar who was a Belgian born artist in the 19th century which would tie in nicely with this being a Belgian Regiment. Best regards Simon

Alex Based on the uniform colours and style I think that the unfortunate Officer depicted belongs to a Regiment of Belgian Lancers Simon

Mervyn Thanks for that, I think what we really need are more pictures, inside and out, any chance please Brian? Best regards Simon

Stuart Still seems an odd mixture of ranks and uniform for the Carriage party. I'd love to see the original orders for then funeral procession. Simon

Stuart As your'e online now any thoughts? Simon

Stuart The strange Foot Guards rank system! Lance Corporals have two chevrons in white tape, Lance Sergeants (Corporals) Three chevrons in white tape, Sergeant, three chevrons in gold lace and a sash etc etc and so it goes on I'm afraid. Don't even ask about the Household Cavalry!!! Simon

Stuart Hard to make out exactly but the last one nearest the camera is definately a Coldstreamer and if I'm not mistaken is a Lance Corporal!!

Post 23 shows the picture in question :cheers:

Stuart Exactly that, surely all those on parade should be in greatcoats but the Guards with the carriage just wear tunics. Hope all well by the way, been away for a while and just catching up! Simon

Having just looked through this thread again the one thing that struck me was that all the military participents are wearing greatcoat order except for the immediate Pall Bearers escorting the carriage. Any thoughts on the reason? I have seen greatcoats worn by Pall Bearers so I can't believe it's a pracital reason but then I don't believe that it would have just been to show off the 'Home service uniforms? Best regards Simon

Brian Sorry but I've just noticed this posting. I can't help thinking that the basic helmet resembles a British Police Custodian style helmet which has been turned around with the flared rear being used as a peak. The badge also appears too small. Could you show us the inside please. Mervyn, any thoughts on it being a Police helmet? Best regards Simon

Mervyn Just my observation but the capital 'R' at the beginning of the name Ronald looks different in style to what Chris has seen as the capital 'L' of the surname. Best regards Simon

Mervyn Excellent photos! Just an observation but the two photos showing the drum head altar appear to show the Colours being carried and then resting on the drums in their cases? Difficult to see exactly and know which order the photos were taken in but seems strange to have them cased? Simon

Darrell Thanks for your reply, as I say it may not even represent a rose and so there may not even be any rules. I've checked my latest issue of the Medal year book but again no information I'm afraid. Any ideas Gentlemen (and ladies!) Simon

Darrell Another nice addition to your collection, congratulations. Regarding the ribbon rosette, have you ever found any regulations as to the correct way up that this should be worn? The reason I ask is that usually a rose or rosette is depicted with the large petal uppermost and the small leaf pointing downwards, ie the opposite way to the one shown. The Coldstream Guards wear the rose on the shoulder strap in this manner. Just after the Falklands War I attended a Guards Depot Instructors course at Pirbright in Surrey. The course had NCO'S from all the Foot Guards Regiments including the Scot's Guards who were wearing their newly issued South Atlantic medals with rosette. On the final drill parade the Inspecting Officer was a Coldstream Guards Captain who picked up the fact that the rosettes were upside down and ordered them all changed. The Welsh Guardsmen on the course were interestingly wearing their rosettes the other way and so remained unchanged. All medals I have seen since have the rosette as per your medal and so the question remains, is this the correct method of wearing the rosette, is this a common tailor's error or do the standard methods of wear not apply as this is not in fact supposed to represent a rose? Simon

And secondly the much flatter skull from the 2nd World War era. You can clearly see the differences here although whether it was official design or artistic licence of the period's concerned I don't know. Simon

Robin Have enjoyed this thread and thought I would add a couple of images from the Garrison Church at Aldershot. Firstly a very realistic skull from the Victorian era.

Just a thought regarding the skull patch in post 43. The three black hills or mountains look similar in shape to the old Slovakian representation of the three mountains on their coat of arms.

Mervyn Isn't there a society of collectors of life saving awards? Hopefully one of our number is a member who can help. Nice group as always, I've never tried to research a UK police group but can't imagine it's that easy. Simon

Jock My thoughts exactly, if it's good then watch the price fly. I just don't know enough about Great War items to be able to say good or bad. Hopefully someone else can? Simon

Mervyn The camera is ready and waiting to go but as I was always told never volunteer for anything! so we'll never be able to test the manufacturers boast I'm afraid. Seriously though imagine using one of these things to hack through electrical cables in a burning building about to collapse. Brave men indeed. Simon

Jock Not my field of expertise either however the Tank Corps badge seems a particularly good Unit to find a cap to (or am I just being cynical) and I have to say I find that genuine items on ebay do attract the bids, seems a low price for an item like this with only three days to go. Before I offend anyone I know bargains can still be had on EBAY and that not everyone is an expert but good things attract bids in my experiance. Imagine if this was a 'Hogspear' item I doubt if it would still be around the £30 mark. My twopenneth for what its worth! Best Simon

You are right, my humble apologies. Simon

Sorry Ladies and Gentlemen, the title should obviously read proof to 20.000 volts!!!! :cheers: