RNWMP Inspection, 1919


The Prince of Wales visited the RNWMP in 1919 and is seen here inspecting them. Beside him is the Sergeant Major with drawn sword and he is followed by Commissioner Aylesworth Bowen Perry. During this year, Edward, the future abdicated King became the first Honorary Commissioner. Currently HM the Queen holds that post. In the forground is a corporal trumpeter with a crossed trumpets badge above his stripes.


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