Help with ID of Military Photo

Don't overlook the (partially visible) writing on the front bench. Perhaps it will mean something to someone. Doesn't to me.

Debora

 

I was asking because, every time I think I've found something, but it's not quite enough to be certain it turns out to be Canadian... like this...

 

They've a Facebook page. A World War I force; to my eye, the photograph looks a bit older (although the badge looks like a good match.)

https://www.facebook.com/3rdtorontoregiment

Debora

 

Here is a close up of one of the badges. Clearest it will get.

 

I don’t think it’s the Toronto regiment since there doesn’t appear to be any open space to the left or right.

 

what about the arm bands.....any clues there.....maybe artillery .

 

I think badges are crossed rifles denoting "marksman" -- the lower left sleeve placement is standard for British, but that's as far as my knowledge goes -- it could be standard for others as well.

 

look like crossed cannons , for field artillery...
@springfld.arsenal

 

Close up with my loop and they are definitely crossed rifles.

 

I admit. It's killing me not to be able to find this uniform.

 

Well, here's a badge that meets the description of "a cross in a wreath with a knob (crown?) on top.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/41st_Battalion,_Royal_New_South_Wales_Regiment

Debora

 

Yup...I think you are right !

 

@frankjg75 do you mind if I post this on another message board?

 

please do, we’d really appreciate any additional input.

Thanks

 

I agree. Looks like the entire thing is done in a typical needlepoint tent stitch.
Samplers are called just that because the piece is comprised of a "sample" of various embroidery stitch types and is a show of skill. This is a rather simple needlepoint apparently using all one stitch type. Nevertheless, it's very nice!

 

Jivvy, any feedback from the other message board?

 

I'm still waiting on my membership to be "approved" so that I can post. And it's not a US site, so I'm thinking they may be sleeping right about now.

*drumming my fingers impatiently*

 

Can this be the same man in the middle row, or is it just the hat?

 

I guess it’s just the hat! Funny though. Thanks @Jivvy