Interesting Victorian Police CDV

[bigjarofwasps]

Saw this on a online auction site. Thought it might be of interest?

 

Description states 

 

Original, vintage, cabinet photograph looks circa 1890 of Met Policeman George Fred Till , 1860-1892 London.

Name:George Till

Service Date:1878-1880

Service Place:Afghanistan

Campaign or Service:Second Afghan War

Regiment or Unit Name:2nd Battalion The Royal Fusiliers

Regimental Number:1615

 

Have contacted the seller to confirm how the name has been identified. But whilst we wait for response. A few observations, I’ve made….

 

Interesting headdress he’s wearing. Not seen a Constable wearing one like this before? Could the fact it’s been taken in Battersea have something to do with the power station perhaps? Can’t see any letter on his collar only number?

 

He’s also wearing the Egypt Medal and Khedive Star, as well as the Afghanistan medal. Interestingly although the 2nd battalion Royal Fusilier's did serve in Afghanistan campaign, they didn’t serve in Egypt? 

 

George Till doesn’t appear to have ever been posted to Battersea. He was in V and Y Divisions and died in 1892. He was also only ever a Constable.

Would be interested, to hear other members thoughts. 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 17, 2023 by bigjarofwasps

[Dave Wilkinson]

The cap & badge he is wearing and his lack of a duty armlet suggests that he is a member of a divisional band. Most, but not all Metpol. divisions maintained their own bands. They sometimes adopted a cap badge other than a Metpol. issued version. They were usually funded via their divisional welfare contributions. The name/location of the photographer is not really relevant as both the photographers and their subjects often travelled.

 

Dave.    

[bigjarofwasps]

19 minutes ago, Dave Wilkinson said:

The cap & badge he is wearing and his lack of a duty armlet suggests that he is a member of a divisional band. Most, but not all Metpol. divisions maintained their own bands. They sometimes adopted a cap badge other than a Metpol. issued version. They were usually funded via their divisional welfare contributions. The name/location of the photographer is not really relevant as both the photographers and their subjects often travelled.

 

Dave.    

Interesting, thanks Dave. 
 

Seller has replied, photo came from a house clearance of the Till family.

[Graf]

Interesting, thanks Dave.