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K10859

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Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
« 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).
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Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
« Reply #1 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. 
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Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
« Reply #2 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? 
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Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
« Reply #3 on: 15 October 2024 10:19:26 pm »
Anchor with crown embroidered in dark red.
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Re: Unidentified Uniform Help, Please
« Reply #4 on: 16 October 2024 11:01:17 am »
Many thanks!
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