Royal Indian Marine Uniform

[Odin Mk 3]

I was recently sent the attached photo of a Sub Lieut of the RIM in full uniform. I've never seen a similar photo before. I thought it might be of interest to members as it clearly shows distinctive cuff pattern used by the Royal Indian Marine.

[Odin Mk 3]

However service in the RIM wasn't the long term career for this man. He joined in 1907 but resigned after three years. He then served in the R Innis Fus in WWI. See attached photo of him as a Lt. Note he is wearing the Africa General Service Medal ribbon (Somaliland 1908-10) which he managed to earn during his short period in the RIM.

[leigh kitchen]

Wearng 2 wound stripes, is there significance in the style of stick he's carrying, is it a small blackthorn?

[Mervyn Mitton]

I wonder if more info. could be given on this unit ? I am aware that the Hon. East India Company had their own Navy - The Bombay Marine and also, that they had their own Marine Force to fight on board these ships - but, I have never heard of the Royal Indian Marine...