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Title: For Big Wull
Post by: Ipcress on April 22, 2013, 06:44:17 AM

Any ideas as to what he's wearing, specifically the badge on the tam ?
Know anyone who would ?

Second image from the left ( click on it for large pic )

http://transconamuseum.mb.ca/mystery-photos.htm (http://transconamuseum.mb.ca/mystery-photos.htm)

Title: Re: For Big Wull
Post by: bigwull on April 22, 2013, 08:46:31 AM

He,s wearing a Scottish Tam,..as for the Badge,..I,ve someone working on it, he,s the son of a local sheep farmer, from Glen Esk...as this pic was taken by A&G Taylor,photographers to the Queen,...i will by the attire that this Shepherd is wearing..say it must be Victoria,...and as they say up here..we,ll find it...Hook or by Crook...

Title: Re: For Big Wull
Post by: Ipcress on April 22, 2013, 09:44:56 AM

Is it something to do with the Loyal Order Of Ancient Shepherds ?
If your friend knows his stuff i have a badge i need to post a pic of

Title: Re: For Big Wull
Post by: Rauville on April 22, 2013, 12:43:35 PM

Quote from: Ipcress on April 22, 2013, 09:44:56 AM

Is it something to do with the Loyal Order Of Ancient Shepherds ?...

I think you would be correct.
I know I don't need to stick my nose into it...but if you search:
Pentland Lodge 2323 you will find a couple of badges for sale that look similar to me.

(I also see that the photographers were granted the Royal Warrant in 1886.)

Title: Re: For Big Wull
Post by: bigwull on April 22, 2013, 01:10:01 PM

On the contrary Rauville...you are not sticking your nose in...you are helping...and you get another brownie point...you have my thanks, and no doubt Ippy,s....