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Help with name of uniform
« on: Monday 02 September 13 22:44 BST (UK) »
I have found this picture in my Grammas things & was wondering if anyone could help with the regiment.

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Re: Help with name of uniform
« Reply #1 on: Monday 02 September 13 22:50 BST (UK) »
Good evening,

Looks like the Seaforth Highlanders to me.

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Re: Help with name of uniform
« Reply #2 on: Monday 02 September 13 22:58 BST (UK) »
Thanks John 915.

That gives me a starting point with it.

Cheers :)
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Re: Help with name of uniform
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 05 September 13 10:39 BST (UK) »
I agree, it is a Seaforths uniform. You can see the stags head on the cap badge as well as the broach by his neck.
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Re: Help with name of uniform
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 05 September 13 10:49 BST (UK) »
Anything on the back of the photo Rob, design etc. Looks like it could be a 1890' or 1900's cabinet card. A bit on the photographer...

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Re: Help with name of uniform
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 08 September 13 02:52 BST (UK) »
No unfortunately there's nothing on the back, just heavy card stock.  Not sure we'll ever find out who the fella in the picture is, but at least we now know the name of the uniform.

Cheers :)
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