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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: ryan37 on Thursday 13 February 20 18:59 GMT (UK)
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Can anyone suggest the ages of the couple and a approx era ?
What sort of uniform is the man wearing ?any help is appreciated
Ryan
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Edwardian & realistically could be up to just prior to WW1.
The soldier is wearing a 1908 pattern uniform & is a Lance Corporal.
The flaming grenade collar dogs were worn by a number of Regiments unfortunately.
I can't make out the insignia above his stripe.
He may not be a full timer & could be a Territorial & the insignia is an overseas service patch but that's just musing on my part.
They look 35-40.
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I estimate they are a bit younger - around 30 ish.
A nice looking family.
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I would estimate them to be in their mid 30s early 40s.
Carol
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Uniform looks to me to be 1900s police one - especially with the whistle chain. He seems to have numbers "49" on his collar, and the single stripe would likely indicate Acting Sergeant - with probably a First aid badge above the stripe. Sorry but I cannot see clearly enough what Force identifier he has on his epaulettes.
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I think you're right. Taking a closer look it does look more like 49 than a flaming grenade.
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Thanks for all the help very detailed and informative
Ryan
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Looks like Police to me. The small chain is the same as that used by Police Officers and Prison Officers to secure a whistle. Prison Officers' numbers are on the epaulettes rather than the collar and usually start with 2 letters to indicate which prison. I really think Police is most likely but I can't explain the single stripe on his arm.
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Yes I agree Police Constable. The single stripe probably does indicate acting sergeant it would be an elasticated band maybe. PC 49! sounds familiar, wasn't the actor Brian Reece?