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Can anyone identify this uniform please?
« on: Tuesday 06 April 10 11:06 BST (UK) »
The only clues I have are that it was probably taken around 1870.
Could be Ireland, Leicestershire or India.
Possibly 17th Reg.

Any help greatly appreciated

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Re: Can anyone identify this uniform please?
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 07 April 10 18:40 BST (UK) »
Sergeant, Infantry of the Line pre-1874.

The 17th had white facings, and he certainly has white facings to his collar.

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Re: Can anyone identify this uniform please?
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 07 April 10 19:38 BST (UK) »
Thank you so much for that information, Isandlwana.
I really appreciate your help.

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Re: Can anyone identify this uniform please?
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 08 April 10 09:06 BST (UK) »
No problem.

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