Is this the uniform of able seaman royal navy man 1920-1936. official photograph

[medhist]

Can anyone tell me if this is the uniform worn by an able seaman royal navy 1923-1936.It's an official photo and I only know one family member in the navy.  He died 1936.  I'd love to ID him.  Any help gratefully accepted.

[Stewart R]

My initial thoughts looking at the cap badge are that this is not an RN uniform and I don't think the chevrons on an RN uniform are worn that far down the sleeve. Looks like uniform of Merchant Navy. 

Regards

Stewart

[Stewart R]

Have butchers at this site

http://www.pbenyon1.plus.com/Uniform/Phot/Index.html

This also pretty good for any Nautical research

http://rmhh.co.uk/mariners.html

Stewart

[Road Runner]

Hi,
If you have the original photograph and can zoom in on the buttons then that should help you.
Or if you could zoom in on the button and post it here someone may be able to help.
RR

[Suttonrog]

What's the name of the photographer?

It looks like H Sadt Otis?

Rog

[Stewart R]

I think the Chevrons denote overseas service

Stewart

[Woodentop50]

Hello Medhist,

Welcome to the restoration board , you might get a better result on the military board , but should you wish to have the picture restored and or coloured , it might be better scanned at 300 to 600 ppi.


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[Suttonrog]

They could be good conduct.

Rog

[medhist]

What's the name of the photographer?

It looks like H Sadt Otis?

Rog

It's H Scott Orr, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex.