Can you identify this uniform?

[maidmarianoops]

if at first

sylvia
cap has a v shape at front

[pm8178]

Again, thank you all for your contributions.
You've given me some ideas to follow up, it's great how someone's suggestion can kick-off new train of thought. Thanks.

[ScouseBoy]

Are there any clues or captions on the back of the photo?

Could it be a University Squadron?

[ainslie]

Or perhaps a cadet in a school's officers training corps ?
A

[scrimnet]

Not HG....

The uniform is as suggested SD.

The Field Service Cap has been in use by the Army since the late 19th century, and when worn in conjunction with SD would date it from 1937-1941/2. Many of the units sent to France with the BEF in 1940 wore SD, until they were issued Battle Dress, some even returned on the ships in SD! I have even seen examples of SD dated to the 1960s!!

There is the hint of colour on the peak of the FSC, but the "V Shape" is not a defining feature, I'm afraid.

As for Regt...Ummmm No badge really to be seen...

Have you a date of birth/death fro him? If so why not ask for his records from the MOD?

[Jean McGurn]

There appear to be 2 badges on the lower right arm. Could one be for a Bandsman? Perhaps TA in the late 50's early 60's. The photo looks as if it's that era.

Jean

[Bilge]

I think the person in the picture is a police officer in one of the Ministry of Defence Police units prior to their amalgamation.

http://www.paintedships.com/modpolice.asp

They officers were issued with caps to wear when travelling to and from work so they did not have to wear helmets or flat caps.

If you contact the Ministry of Defence Police museum at Wethersfield, Essex I am sure the curator will be able to look up the collar (warrant) number  for you.

[ScouseBoy]

They werre called MOD PLOD       

[Bilge]

Yes I believe they were called that after 1971 .....however the picture in question is long before that!