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Offline JENANN

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sussex uniform
« on: Monday 22 May 06 11:13 BST (UK) »
Hi Does anyone recognise this uniform My ggrandfather lived  in Eastbourne during WW1. Thanks I hope the pic works.
Woodgate- Waldron,Eastbourne,Sussex
Delves-  Waldron,Hellingly,Eastbourne,Sussex

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Re: sussex uniform
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 19 July 06 15:58 BST (UK) »
Hi
I was just browsing and saw your ?
The cap and colour badges look like the globe and laural badges of the Royal Marines. The Royal Marine museum at Eastney  Nr. Portsmouth should be able to con firm this. Hpoe this helps.
Peter
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