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Offline Paul Crook

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Royal Marines Uniform? (Help needed re W Holland 1880s)
« on: Sunday 02 March 25 21:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I've got my photos in a bit of a muddle. I know I have a photo of Sgt William Holland, a member of the Royal Marines in the 1880s and a distant relative (there is a separate post in another forum re this gentlemen). I was wondering if anyone here can identify this uniform please as maybe being a Royal Marines one or maybe something else. Many thanks. Paul Crook

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Re: Royal Marines Uniform
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 02 March 25 23:05 GMT (UK) »
The flaming grenades on the gorget (collar patch) indicate the uniform of a soldier in the Royal Artillery (see image below), although it's not clear from the image whether that might be Field or Garrison Artillery. It's not a Royal Horse Artillery uniform as it lacks the frogging on the chest.

The Royal Marines Artillery also wore a flaming grenade in a similar position, but against a grey or cream facing.

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Re: Royal Marines Uniform? (Help needed re W Holland 1880s)
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 02 March 25 23:16 GMT (UK) »
Thank you
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