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World War One / Re: uniform of irish guards markings
« on: Thursday 08 December 16 09:00 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks everybody for the reply,This has been a great help to me. Monday I travel from Limerick Ireland to Kew to see if I can get more information on my Grandfather.I will post the photo when I can.Thanks again,Bill

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World War One / Re: uniform of irish guards markings
« on: Wednesday 07 December 16 21:20 GMT (UK)  »
PPS My Grandfather would be late twenties in the photo.

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World War One / Re: uniform of irish guards markings
« on: Wednesday 07 December 16 21:16 GMT (UK)  »
PS ,under the photo is a number 8B-8365c Bill

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World War One / Re: uniform of irish guards markings
« on: Wednesday 07 December 16 21:13 GMT (UK)  »

Thanks to all for replies,The Guards uniform he wears is not red,its a ceremonial uniform deffo not for combat,tunic is not khaki either, either dark green or dark blue.Tunic buttons in groups of 4,white belt ,cuffs with 4 buttons and he is holding a stick.I APOLIGISE i CAND SEND PHOTO i NEED MY 2YR OLD gRANDCHILD TO SHOW ME,Thanks again,Bill

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World War One / Re: uniform of irish guards markings
« on: Wednesday 07 December 16 20:49 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: KGarrad on Wednesday 07 December 16 20:32 GMT (UK)
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World War One / uniform of irish guards markings
« on: Wednesday 07 December 16 17:16 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,I have a photo of my Grandfather in Irish Guards uniform circa 1910,on the lower sleeve there is a large patch with buttons.Above this is a redish stripe and above that is a wider yellow stripeCan you tell me what these stripes mean.Thanks if you can help,Happy Christmas to you,Bill

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