Alex K Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi all, I have this old family photo of a family member was appears to have served in the 1939-45 conflict. Unfortunately little is known about him. could any of our experts recognise which regiment he belonged based on the grainy image attached? any help appreciated regards Alex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The cap badge looks like it is Royal Artillery...... Cannot see the shoulders so cannot tell much more.... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hi Mike I also thought RA but couldn't be sure, thank for the assistance, regards Alex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Would agree that you're looking at a Gunner of the Royal Artillery, but the fact he's wearing a coloured beret and open necked battle-dress blouse with collar and tie for other ranks, would possibly suggest post-1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Of course, it could be just the angle and the graininess of the photo, but I truly don't think this is a Royal Artillery badge. The "scroll" appears too straight and I can't discern any straight angles to the top portion. It looks totally round instead of having a barrel to the left and the gun trail to the right. OTOH, I have no viable alternative; I've glanced through the two books I have on badges, but no real good candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 In this case the R.A. "beret" badge is about two thirds the size(if that) of what we would normally recognise and more compact, so the detail you see on the larger "cap" badge as worn in the peaked cap isn't as prominent as you would expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 In this case the R.A. "beret" badge is about two thirds the size(if that) of what we would normally recognise and more compact, so the detail you see on the larger "cap" badge as worn in the peaked cap isn't as prominent as you would expect. I'm just saying I wouldn't be so definitive that this is RA with no other possibilities. I have physical examples of both RA badges - and holding them here in my hand right now, I'm still not convinced this is without any question RA. But the fact I have no viable alternative, makes RA the leading candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speagle Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Jumping into a conversation I know NOTHING about, I was wondering if this gentleman should be wearing a RA belt as shown in this link? http://www.cadetdirect.com/order1.php?pg=198 Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hi Ed - in this case I'm afraid not. The type of belt worn with the older and newer pattern 'BD', as we used to call it was the 1937 Pattern web belt. As an ex-DLI Army Cadet we were still wearing these uniforms and the belts well into the late 60's early 70's, long after the Army had gone over to No.2 Dress. I went onto to join the R.N. in 1976 and later saw our helicopter aircrewmen wearing the naval dark blue version 'BD' blouses in the late 70's. Irishgunner - sorry if my reply sounded a bit "offish". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hi Gents, thanks for all your input, looking at the photo it could now, well be post war, more like national service, still unfortunately doesn't identify the regiment, I'm still enclined to RA Alex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I will defer to Graham and Mike on questions of uniform - however, I have to agree with Rick and say that I am not convinced it is RA. I agree with post war with the tie - but the badge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odulf Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I will defer to Graham and Mike on questions of uniform - however, I have to agree with Rick and say that I am not convinced it is RA. I agree with post war with the tie - but the badge ? Battle Dress is 1949 pattern (open collar, pleated pockets, buttons visible). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf42 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 'oo ever 'e is, the 'orrible little man, 'is turn out is SHOCKIN'! He needs to try Marchin' Up An' Dahn a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 jf42 - now you point it out he is a mess. Tie not straight - beret at an angle - let's put him on a charge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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