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Title: Royal Marines Uniform? (Help needed re W Holland 1880s)
Post by: Paul Crook on Sunday 02 March 25 21:18 GMT (UK)

Hi
I've got my photos in a bit of a muddle. I know I have a photo of Sgt William Holland, a member of the Royal Marines in the 1880s and a distant relative (there is a separate post in another forum re this gentlemen). I was wondering if anyone here can identify this uniform please as maybe being a Royal Marines one or maybe something else. Many thanks. Paul Crook

Title: Re: Royal Marines Uniform
Post by: Andy J2022 on Sunday 02 March 25 23:05 GMT (UK)

The flaming grenades on the gorget (collar patch) indicate the uniform of a soldier in the Royal Artillery (see image below), although it's not clear from the image whether that might be Field or Garrison Artillery. It's not a Royal Horse Artillery uniform as it lacks the frogging on the chest.

The Royal Marines Artillery also wore a flaming grenade in a similar position, but against a grey or cream facing.

Title: Re: Royal Marines Uniform? (Help needed re W Holland 1880s)
Post by: Paul Crook on Sunday 02 March 25 23:16 GMT (UK)

Thank you