The white dress uniform worn by these men was worn in the summer months in South Africa and India. The corporal on the left has gold stripes on a red backing cloth with a badge above that is not easily identified. He has brass regimental Britannia collar badges and five brass buttons down the front. There is no sign of pockets on the tunic. His foreign service white helmet has a yellow pagri and regimental cap badge. The brass spike on top was removed for less formal parades.
The private on the right has two good conduct stripes on his right sleeve which appear to be gold lace on a yellow backing cloth. His uniform is cut differently to the corporal and may date a few years later, a photo taken in India shortly before WW1. He has a crossed rifles marksman’s proficiency badge above the stripes. These badges are detachable so that the uniform can be laundered. The tunic has a breast pocket on each side. The tunic is shorter in length and the trousers are closer fitting, creating a smarter appearance. The helmet also has a yellow pagri but no spike on top. He carries a cane for walking out.
Regimental Details | Uniforms
