old/vintage military photograph

Discussion in 'Ephemera and Photographs' started by charlie cheswick, Oct 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM.

  1. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    hi folks

    anyone have an idea on the period of this military photograph, or perhaps even any of the characters in it, doesn't bring up one the same. can't even remember where or when i found it

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    charlie cheswick, Oct 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  2. daveydempsey

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    They might be Police Recruits or even Specials

    Note the guy in the centre has a whistle chain and the men stood to attention have collar numbers and insignia on their epaulettes.

    I would say between the wars, some police forces had ex Army officers as their Chief Constables, the guy in Khaki is obviously Army
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 13, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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    Several senior officers are wearing medals, one is wearing the military cross, so they probably served in WWI as Army
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 13, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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  4. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    interesting thanks dave, thinking about it some of them look to be knocking on a bit to be soldiers, so makes sense
     
    charlie cheswick, Oct 13, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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  5. daveydempsey

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    The shorter one second row second guy is in his suit.:eek:
    He was either late to the party or he was a budding detective:D
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 13, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    not a pistol or rifle between the lot of them..
     
    komokwa, Oct 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM
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