Jeanette Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) A newer photo has come up of my Great Great Grandad James Carter, just thought I would share it with you. Can you tell me what colors he would have worn in this photo. Actually, anything you can tell me about this pic would be wonderful folks. Edited May 24, 2011 by Jeanette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Well someone will either confirm or deny this, but my immediate impression is that we're looking at a gentleman serving in a British "Hussars" Regiment, based on the heavily frogged jacket being worn. The photo was obviously taken overseas and I wouldn't be surrpised if it was taken in India. Sadly cavalry regiments and especially Hussars are noted for not wearing insignia with their uniforms, which makes it hard to identify the unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Graham - I agree with you - it does look like Hussars. There is a medal being worn - but can't quite see the shape of the ribbon. I don't remember the original post - must have a look back. Are you still overseas ? Mervyn p.s. I see he has Musketry - his sabretache has no markings - which is fairly unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hi Merv - yes still in Saudi. I forgot to mention his Good Conduct Badge i.e. the inverted chevron below his musketry qualification. Hussar units are terrible to identify and wonder if Jeanette's earlier post has some clues for us, but like yourself I can't remember seeing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Well someone will either confirm or deny this, but my immediate impression is that we're looking at a gentleman serving in a British "Hussars" Regiment, based on the heavily frogged jacket being worn. The photo was obviously taken overseas and I wouldn't be surrpised if it was taken in India. Sadly cavalry regiments and especially Hussars are noted for not wearing insignia with their uniforms, which makes it hard to identify the unit. Hi, I do now know that he was in the 8th Royal Irish Hussars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) Jeanette, Don't know if this is against GMIC protocol, but here is link to an art firm with a beautiful print of an 8th K.R.I.Hussar in "marching order";- http://www.art.com/products/p12372641-sa-i1740636/charles-green-8th-the-kings-royal-irish-hussars-a-trooper-in-marching-order-mounted-on-his-horse.htm What you can't see is the "busby bag" on the other side of his busby which is red, as is the busby plume. In "parade order" a red horse hair(?) plume would also hang from the horses bridle. Don't be concerned over the colours in regards to your photo, as in sepia, the colour yellow, which is the colour of his jacket frogging, will appear dark in colour. Edited May 26, 2011 by Graham Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thank you every body for your help, and I would love to know more about the 8th hussars history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanette Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 ' alt='' class='ipsImage' > Hi, I don't know if I am posting this correct, but here goes, and bear with me folks, I have a question, take a look at this, My Great Great Grandad James Carter, born 1859, Iden, Sussex, he is on this document, now, I would really like to know if anyone out there can tell me what it means? It has Regimental number of 2083, and then at end of line it is ticked, and a number of 128, does anyone know what this means?. I think the medals were forfeited, but I don't really know for sure, I read somewhere that some medals were sent back and melted?, but I do not know this for sure.I know he was in the 8th royal irish hussars. I have been trying to find more of him, or any mentions of him anywhere, so I need all the expertise to help me!! so HELP!!!. You are all so helpful on here, maybe someone will find something else for me on this. Kindest Regards Jeanette Newton.' alt='' class='ipsImage' > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 He was awarded the Second Afghan Medal and forfeited it for some unknown reason. The medal roll doesn't have any additional information. There don't appear to be any service records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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