Suddensky Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Hi there, I'm normally to be found lurking around the aircraft areas, but a friend has asked me for help with an identification of a uniform from a picture found in some family papers. The photo is dated 1917 and was taken in Alexandria. My initial thoughts were cavalry/lancers or RFC, but someone else has suggested Royal Marines, saying the lapel insignia resembles the globe and anchor. And a close up of the lapel insignia: Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Looking at related images I'd agree Royal Marines. https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/209066-royal-marine-uniform/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayons Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I'm not sold on it being the Royal Marines. I am certainly no authority on WW1, but the centre section looks to me like a structure not the sphere of the marines. If I were to hazard a guess based on it being a structure I would go with the Essex or Suffolk Regiment. Both regiments were in and around Alexandria at the time you have stated. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex_Regiment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffolk_Regiment Entirely supposition on my behalf though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 It may help to know which Regiments were in Alexandria/Egypt, in 1917. It looks dark and elongated in the photo. Army Pay Corps, maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelD Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I have just posted this image on The Great War forum. Lots of knowledgeable guys and gals on there who may be able to help. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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