In 1893 the yeomanry was reorganised as squadrons although in the case of the Hampshire Carabiniers the local Troops retained their identity. Troop Sergeant Majors were no longer classed as such and Squadron Sergeant Majors became official titles. The rank was indicated on the right upper arm as an embroidered crown over lace stripes. The dress uniform had changed in 1909 so that the stripes were in gold lace. This SSM has unfortunately hidden his rank stripes behind his helmet but the crown can just be seen. There would be a silver metal regimental rose badge just below that.
Unlike the NCOs in the 1909 group photo, he is in mounted order with blue breeches that have reinforced knees and white cloth double stripes, and Hessian boots. His tunic has nine buttons, the lowest button hidden beneath a blue and white striped girdle. His tunic differs from the rank-and-file in that he has gold cord Austrian knots showing above his white gauntlets instead of yellow cord. These are the only embellishments to his tunic to indicate his senior rank, no gold lace on his collar or shoulder straps. These latter items are blue with a white edge. His sword is attached to white leather slings when dismounted but attached to the saddle when mounted.
