In the first weeks of the Second World War mandatory to carry steel helmets and gas masks. Note the heavy boots and the wide belt of the old-style webbing worn in the Great War with small pouches for carrying clips of pt303 ammunition . . . offset by the swagger cane with silver knob engraved with the Regimental Badge.
good day jo brown.just spoted this photo of you at the start of your army career,always great to see you regards bernard85