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Title: What kind of 1940s uniform is this?
Post by: johnkingedinburgh on Thursday 01 November 12 16:19 GMT (UK)
We found the attached photograph amongst my dad's things, dated 1941. 

Just wondering what kind of uniform it is? 

I know he was in the merchant navy in the mid 30s, and he worked on the railways at one point too. 

Can anyone shed any light on it?  The hat has a crown and some kind of logo on it, the sleeve has star shaped buttons. 

Any suggestions appreciated! 



Title: Re: What kind of 1940s uniform is this?
Post by: johnkingedinburgh on Thursday 01 November 12 16:20 GMT (UK)
Incidentally he was also on the stage so it could be a theatrical uniform. 
Title: Re: What kind of 1940s uniform is this?
Post by: flst on Thursday 01 November 12 16:46 GMT (UK)
The background does look like a stage & not the usual photographer's style! :)
flst 
Title: Re: What kind of 1940s uniform is this?
Post by: Fergie38 on Sunday 04 November 12 21:33 GMT (UK)
Railway Guard ??