Originally Posted by
bspatz
I believe that the bottom button below the belt was removed in 1951 and although this photo appears to show one I think that it is just the belt riding up over the button normally hidden under the belt. This therefore means the photo is post 1951 and I would agree it appears to be mid 1950's given the Queen's crown on his cap.
Thanks. Would the change of cap have been swift after the Queen acceded in 1952, or did the wheels turn but slowly?
Is there any weather significance in what seem to be brown leather gloves?