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Post by cco23i on Dec 29, 2009 18:16:04 GMT -8
I'll give it a shot, it's either the insignia on the helmet or his American overseas bars on his left sleeve.  Scott |
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 29, 2009 18:45:23 GMT -8
Scott... Those 'American Overseas Bars'... are British 'Wound Stripes! [illustrated below]...  ...worn vertically. The regimental badge on the helmet is period correct = officers bronze pattern for the : Royal West Kent Regiment.. illustrated below..  This is actually another example of being blinkered to the Blatantly Obvious. Can anyone tell what item of WW2 equipment this DODO is wearing? ;D Seph |
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Post by goldeagle1939 on Dec 29, 2009 19:13:08 GMT -8
His gas mask bag (and probably by extension his mask) looks like a Mk VII gas mask bag. at the very least it is postwar.
Also if he has taken up carrying an SMLE and P08 web equipment to remain less noticable, then he had better get rid of that cuff insignia as well. My understanding is officer cuff insignia was done away with as the war progressed as it marked the wearer as clearly an officer.
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Post by aefstraggler on Dec 29, 2009 19:27:36 GMT -8
One item I would pick - for being out of place - is the buckle strap
on his helmet.
As far as the front line equipment law he is breaking -I would echo
the papers in the gas mask bag.
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 29, 2009 19:57:06 GMT -8
Mike Harlow.... Well Done!.. Yes, its the Gas Mask Satchel = WW2. The immediate giveaway is the metal-springclip buckle attachment on the stap.... not present on WW1 Satchels. Also, the overall shape of the satchel flap, the air-vents to the bottom of the satchel, and at the bottom of the right side of the satchel [not shown here], could be either a round compression securing plate for the string attachment, or, the earlier metal loop as on the WW1 item. Also..... Sgt-Chef [our resident Froggy] was the first to get the equipment law being broken = Never, under any circomstances, place anything other than the SBR and its cleaning ancilleries into its satchel! The next set of five questions follows shortly! Seph ;D
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 29, 2009 20:30:27 GMT -8
Here we go! We'll start this set with an easy Safety question. The set itself will be a little harder than the last two, so read the question type, and it will give you what to look for.  Never leave an un-safe firearm unattended!'Q'-11. Which firearm is unsafe, and why? Seph  |
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Post by aefstraggler on Dec 29, 2009 20:43:04 GMT -8
Frankly I don't know enough about the MG - but it looks like the
SMLE is charged - and it does not look like the safety is engaged.
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 29, 2009 20:48:25 GMT -8
John,
Can you expand on the meaning of the term : Charged... is it battery operated?
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Post by aefstraggler on Dec 29, 2009 20:50:44 GMT -8
Loaded - primed - round chambered - ready to rumble.
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 29, 2009 21:22:21 GMT -8
Thanks John.... getting you chaps to talk and think English.. great fun! ;D ;D ;D Yes.. You got it!.... Great Job.  Lets now have a bit of fun with a Drill question.  The Sgt in the illustration is seen in the task of marking a squad of men along a road. As the pavement [translation = Sidewalk] is on his left, he is in the correct position for the task = to the rear right of the squad. However, I think he's having a bad-hair-day, for he's holding his 'Swagger-Stick' [Rank Authority] incorrectly. 'Q'-12. How should the Sgt be holding his Swagger-Stick? I'll leave this one up for awhile!Seph ;D |
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Post by aefstraggler on Dec 30, 2009 5:00:38 GMT -8
Well - as a swager stick I would say that it should be tucked up
under his right arm pit - with his right arm at a 90 degree angle -
hand forward - palm up - with the tip'd end of the stick forward.
Not related to the question - haven't we seen that corporal before?
and - doesn't the soldier in front of the corporal have the strap across
his chest twisted?
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Dec 30, 2009 21:03:30 GMT -8
Nice to see that you're taking note John.. well done. You hit the bullseye! ;D When marching a body of men from point to point, if the NCO has in his posession a swagger-stick, it should by regulation, be carried in the manner shown below...  There were other Rules / Regulations concerning this matter, but I'll not go into them at this point as they are irrelevant to the question, but are connected to Saluting without a weapon. Well chaps, I hope that those who have taken part in the competition so far have had a bit of fun [as I have putting the competition together], and learned something in the process about the intricacies of the British Army of the Great War period! The New Year is nearly upon us, and fast approaching. I'll not have that much time this next few days to join you here... due to family festivities and a TMW at Ozena this coming weekend, but I'll continue next week where we left off. So, let me leave you and old year with this... From a group of 'Plum Chum Erberts' in the throws of trying to decide what the dickens is the way to 'Salute' correctly, or even fathom out... 'What is a SALUTE?'...  ...To a group in a city not too far from my part of the Old Country.. Manchester, England, who portray another of England's famous regiments... The Manchester Regiment.  These chaps know their stuff, and honour those who they portray with pride, and in the best manor possible...  One last point...  ...by all means, have a drink or two over the New Year, but please... DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! STAY SAFE! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Seph ;D ;D |
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Post by goldeagle1939 on Dec 30, 2009 21:35:39 GMT -8
Happy New years to you and yours Seph! I'm not sure if we need to be decideing what is wrong with the Salute but I'll give it a go anyhow.
A Salute when rendered from the front, the elbow should be inline and square with the shoulder. Plam facing outwards and the fingers together, tips touching the brim of cap above the right eye.
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Post by rmli on Jan 5, 2010 12:03:30 GMT -8
The forward man has his bayonet attached. The man in the rear has his hands over the muzzle of his weapon. Both may cause serious injury. The bayonet to those around him. And the man with his hands over the muzzle would be seriously injured by an accidental discharge.
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Post by rmli on Jan 5, 2010 12:05:32 GMT -8
OK, where did the picture just disappear too?  ? |
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