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Were British Expeditionary Forces in Russia? Post WW1


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Saw this photo in a local antique store and wanted to know if the UK sent nBritish or Commonwealth soldier to fight in Russia like America did at the end of WW1? 

 

There are only a couple of photos that are still attached to the black paper of those old photo albums from back then Some photos show buildings with Crylic (sp?)/Russian writing on them.

 

Can anyone ID the badge on the front of the fur cap?  I didn't buy them as I got a good look and saw they weren't US. If anyone is interested, I'd be glad to "bird dog" these for you.  

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I think it could be The Badge of the Royal Marines C93A3F2D-7058-4F39-AAC9-6E33DDCCA407.jpeg.9a0fd8a2035fdd03fe933ce9bca20908.jpeg

 

or Royal Marine Light Infantry

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 https://bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com/2021/02/26/what-was-the-allied-intervention-in-the-russian-civil-war-1918-1925/ 
has an excellent article on the operations and countries involved.E050C655-5708-4FFB-8C0B-22DBB41F6799.jpeg.3fca103fd70add9425888481c76702ea.jpeg

 

It could also be the cap badge of 1/9 Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment, (a cycle Battalion) who served in Russia 1919.

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https://www.royalhampshireregiment.org/about-the-museum/timeline/19th-battalion-russia-1919/

 

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