Photo help - Boys Brigade Camp

[BoslemBoy]

I've been fascinated by this photograph and the Army Cadets v Boys' Brigade distinction.  However, why is it that the little lad front left, with the bow tie, cross sash and the different hat, is most obviously in a Boys' Brigade style uniform while the others are in AC style uniforms?  Is it just one of those things?

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[Windsor87]

Boys' Brigade companies had to apply to be brought under the cadet scheme which was more militaristic in its operation and look.

The boy in the bow tie is wearing a standard BB uniform whereas the rest are part of the BB Cadet. They are essentially wearing standard cadet uniform but with special BB cap badges etc.

It started in 1917 when militarism in society was high.

The BB discontinued the BB cadet companies in 1924 as the government department which oversaw cadet companies wanted more control over them which the BB felt took them away from BB values.