An authentic Great War era photographic postcard featuring a full-length studio portrait of a British soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps.
- Uniform Details: The soldier is wearing the 1902 Pattern Service Dress (SD) Tunic. Key features include the four-pocket design with pleated breast pockets and the stand-and-fall collar. He wears standard woollen puttees wrapped from ankle to knee and B5 "Ammunition Boots."
- Insignia: The cap badge clearly identifies him as a member of the RAMC.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The image is sharp with a clear studio backdrop showing a pastoral scene.
- Reverse Side: The postcard back is a standard British "Post Card" format. It features a handwritten date or reference "11/15", likely indicating the photo was taken in November 1915. It remains unposted/unused, which has preserved the front image quality.
The Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) played a vital role during WWI, expanding from 9,000 men at the start of the war to over 113,000 by 1918. This soldier appears to be an "Other Rank" (Private or NCO) rather than an officer.
The date 11/15 is significant; by late 1915, the British Army was transitioning from the professional "Old Contemptibles" to the massive volunteer "Kitchener’s Army." Soldiers often had these studio portraits taken just before being deployed overseas to the Western Front or Gallipoli to leave with their families as a memento.