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19-01-2011, 21:11
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Anyone identify this cap badge/uniform?
Hi,
Attached is a photo of my maternal grandfather, James Baron taken in 1940. Don't know what he did during the war - this photo is my only clue. Looks to me like a Fleur de lys on his cap. Anyone any ideas? He was from Ossy if that helps. Steve |
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19-01-2011, 21:37
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Re: Anyone identify this cap badge/uniform?
looks similar to this:-
 Taken from here Prince of Wales's feathers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia But not exactly right.
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19-01-2011, 21:41
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19-01-2011, 21:46
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Re: Anyone identify this cap badge/uniform?
Yep, Manchester Regiment it is.
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