In the period in question it was quite normal to purchase commissions - or 'inherit' a place/position with a "Family" Regiment. The jacket could have been used for dress only - not as a 'working' habit. Most young men of family often wore the uniform of the County etc... Try ancestry.co.uk...

Show me a button friend

Major of what looks like Artillery - could be Danish/ other european -
strange crown with high rim - what kind of 'topping' on the crown ? cross?

but show me a button - and missing bottom button too

It was all so much easier in the 'old' days ..... Once I was posted to a situation in the Med - late fifties (yes) A group of us were told to fly in civvies - but to take our greatcoats folded over our arm - and wear our sea boots. You can imagine the incognito bunch of lads - all wearing blazers (w...

Roar If you wish to learn about the Royal Marines I can recommend the book 'Man Down' by Mark Ormord. Look him up on the net too. Mark explains the Corps ethos perfectly - You will find fierce loyalty under both the green and the maroon berets. You will also on these pages find people who are fierce...

:D I often go out in threaders rig - seems natural..... But at minus so many he was lucky it was just his toes - We used to race in ski stuff that was extremely thin - with a Gucci thinsulate long johns and top - the ones without the backdoor - underneath. Twenty is still liveable, our kids toddle o...

If all else fails - ask a Dockyard matey

They always knew before we did

Two eggs on our plates helped a bit - then we knew at least that we were off

There will be no moon tonight, there will be two moons tomorrow night
was the usual briefing

Sisyphus

You better hope that Slidex is gone ! Over the fields and far away -

If you go to the Country Club this coming summer you'll be filled in on
Bowman - I'm sure.

Good one man - stay with it - keep your mind on the game

8) Have you decided where you would like to serve ? Which arm that is .... If you decide for the Royal Marines most of the questions you have will be answered as you progress. Commando Course and then whichever specialist qualification opens itself. Opportunities are many and you would be best advis...

Put it into your search motor and seek advice -

I came up with this but there is more ...

http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/ar ... ciitis.php

Good luck with it

Sings - Marina Marina Marina Ah yes ! That and Volare take me back....... How are you Marina - long time no read ..... Take a look at this - http://www.militaryforums.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2339&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30 Those were the days - all pre op etc etc .... had all...

:D Waistline ? I seem to remember that I owned one of those ..... and I'm 71 - seventyone in joined writing, next birthday - ( December ) I still manage a long yomp and will be strapping on my skis shortly - kayak etc when the water is less hard..... Lost a few bits to cancer but I have replacements...

Whilst making my pickled onions for Christmas I often dip my head in the vinegar :D Wholley is still in the learning phase with regard to teeth gritting humour Bear who ? Bear who did you say ? Watch and enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UpSlpvb1is You too can be as fit and strong and well - it'...

Duty well done - Rest well

No problem .....

Pause - eat 16st Scots Guard + his kit - pause - continue uphill run

No problem .....

Anyway - you'll make it in eventually - relax