Sullivan Posted 9 December , 2002 Share Posted 9 December , 2002 I am endeavouring to understand the the significance of the stripes on this WW I soldiers uniform, can any Forum member assist. Thank you in advance. James O'Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 9 December , 2002 Share Posted 9 December , 2002 James, The two vertical stripes on the left are wound stripes, one awarded for each wound. The chevrons on the right are service overseas chevrons. The one for 1914 was red, all of the others were blue. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hill 60 Posted 10 December , 2002 Share Posted 10 December , 2002 James - With regards to the Wound Stripe Rob is quite correct. However, I asked a question on this forum about the Wound Stripe and amongst the answers was one that stated it wasn't awarded just for wounds but could be awarded for other 'ailments' such as piles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 10 December , 2002 Share Posted 10 December , 2002 The "upside down" chevrons above the two wound stripes are for long service and good conduct. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sullivan Posted 10 December , 2002 Author Share Posted 10 December , 2002 Thank you to all for replying to my question re rank insignia. James O'Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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