Armourer Sgts Tunic on display in the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum in Nottingham Castle.
Records state that it belonged to Armourer Sergeant F. Milner of 2nd. Volunteer Battalion Ntts & Derby Regt. 1902 – 1908. He was a highly proficient marksman and the two medals on the right breast are for shooting.
It is believed that Colonels of Volunteer Battalions were allowed to take on their own Armourers trained in the factories where the arms were made. It is possible that Sgt. Milner was one of the last of this era.
The tunic shows the Regimental Badges of the Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbyshire Regiment) with the Hammer & Tongs above the chevrons.
Details & photo provided by John Henshaw (Hon Member)
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