Grandfather Fireman

[AnnS]

Could someone help with this photo of my Grandfather please?

 

[Jonob]

Scratches removed, regards, John.

 

[AnnS]

Thank you so much, you must have spent hours doing this, much appreciated.

 

[AnnS]

I have now received a confirmation that the photograph was taken
between August 1914 and May1915, his service was somewhat short lived...

 

[dennissheldon]

Very late here, but saw this and decided to give it a try, added some colour too.

 

[johnny082]

Great improvement in tos photos
Can any tell me what the metalwork on his belt was used for?

 

[Morturn]

Great improvement in tos photos
Can any tell me what the metalwork on his belt was used for?

To me it looks like a carabiner (karabiner). It’s a locking hook to attach a rope to for climbing or security that can easily be undone.

 

[dennissheldon]

Yep ! Agree with Morturn, a carabiner …..

 

[AnnS]

Wow looks even better colourised, many thanks indeed...