This picture is a puzzle- is it real?

[jettejjane]

Hi Jane

You can date it before 1912 as that was when Territorials who had signed the Imperial Obligation were issued with 'Imperial Service' badges.

Ken

Hi, they all look to be wearing Royal Sussex cap badges but when enlarged it pixelates and becomes unclear, just one point, I just wonder if the stretcher bearer on the left as you look at the photograph is wearing a royal Sussex 4Th territorial shoulder title  or am I clutching at straws.


http://www.britishmilitarybadges.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/E2A1a5851_4.jpg


Regards
Frank.

Thank you Ken and Frank.

To my untrained eye the cap badges  all look to  be Royal Sussex .
The one on the link looks like the one on the epaulette of second man from left front.
I googled the Territorial Imperial badge but cant see that one, thought it was one on epaulette but but has a flat bottom.
That leaves the badge on the upper arm, which one is that?. 
I noticed the guy next to granddad has three stars on tunic  lower arm, what are they please.

I am so  sorry if I am being dense but am really trying to work all the badges out.
I think we all agree it is a training exercise possibly 1908-1912. Am  right in thinking that group could  be made up of different regiments who were being trained at Newhaven?

Oh dear, it would be quicker to train a monkey

Jane

[jettejjane]

The shoulder title looks to be T over 4 over Royal Sussex.

The one next to Jane's man is wearing three stars for five years service each as a parttimer.

Ken

That came I after I posted, answers oe question thanks Frank

[jess5athome]

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The one next to Jane's man is wearing three stars for five years service each as a parttimer.

Ken

Thanks for that one Ken, that answers what would have been a question from me.   

Regards
Frank

[km1971]

Try - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_Force_Imperial_Service_Badge

Ken

[jettejjane]

Try - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_Force_Imperial_Service_Badge

Ken

That's one I found. Where is it on uniform?

[jess5athome]

Try - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_Force_Imperial_Service_Badge

Ken

That's one I found. Where is it on uniform?

Hi, I suspect the man sat front row 5 from the right with swagger stick is wearing one.

Frank.

[hsfam]

What a wonderful photo! Their faces are so full of character. And I love all those handlebar moustaches! I'm not sure they could keep them that well maintained out on the front.

[jettejjane]

Try - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_Force_Imperial_Service_Badge

Ken

That's one I found. Where is it on uniform?

Hi, I suspect the man sat front row 5 from the right with swagger stick is wearing one.

Frank.

Yes a eureka moment at last, I see it to the right of the second button. Thank you.

Hsfam yes it is a real treasure. Each of the pics I have are fantastic I am lucky to have them, also I have learnt a lot from them thanks to  everyone on Rootschat

I have probably tried your patience with my
questions and lack of understanding, but I am getting there, albeit very slowly. Every day is a school day. But unlike school I am enjoying this because I want to do it, not doing it because I have to.

Thanks for all your help.

[km1971]

That's one I found. Where is it on uniform?

It was worn above the right breast pocket. My point being that after 1912 you would expect to see a few men wearing the badge.

I think what you have found (above the left pocket) is a ribbon for long service. And one man appears to be wearing a Boer War ribbon.

Ken