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Title: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
Post by: K10859 on 14 October 2024 04:46:37 pm

Afternoon.
This photo shows my paternal grandfather on the right of this photo.  His cap badge is HMS Kestrel.  He joined the Navy in 1911 at Chatham.  I don’t know who the other two men are, but wondered about the uniform of the man seated.  If anyone would share some knowledge, I would be most grateful.  Thanks!  (I have colourised the photo with an app).

Title: Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
Post by: PhiloNauticus on 15 October 2024 04:00:08 pm

The man seated is wearing what was known then as 'Class III' uniform - this was worn by Stewards / Cooks / Writers / Artificers. 

Title: Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
Post by: K10859 on 15 October 2024 07:23:37 pm

This is just what I wanted to know, thanks so much.  So, what’s the badge on his cap? 

Title: Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
Post by: PhiloNauticus on 15 October 2024 10:19:26 pm

Anchor with crown embroidered in dark red.

Title: Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
Post by: K10859 on 16 October 2024 11:01:17 am

Many thanks!