One year volunteers....

[Chris Boonzaier]

Can anyone explain the system to me in a nutshell?

Would anyone like to write up a paragraph/page/ essay I can use for the website?

Thanks

Chris

[Guest Rick Research]

People who could afford to pay for all their own uniforms and equipment got to do only ONE year of service, and were treated better than their fellow ordinary privates... even if they had no intention/possibility of proceeding further with this normal entrance on a reserve officer's career.

[Chris Boonzaier]

People who could afford to pay for all their own uniforms and equipment got to do only ONE year of service, and were treated better than their fellow ordinary privates... even if they had no intention/possibility of proceeding further with this normal entrance on a reserve officer's career.

But one of the tunics in the 88 IR group is an issue one. Originally issued to a Train batln in 1902, then stamped for the 88IR later and has the one year cords around the shoulder boards.

Best

Chris

[Ulsterman]

They weren't necessarily all from tailors and individually made. As today, some folks bought second hand. I sold my Mess dress uniform back in 1990 for 400 pounds and I had bought it used for 500 pounds. Not a bad deal.

[joerookery]

Chris

There is this article of course helmet oriented.

http://www.pickelhauben.net/articles/new%2...arVolunteer.htm

[Marcin L]

I belive you will find this topic interesting:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18556

Regards!