Hi John, Apologies. Must get my brain into gear before replying to the list. Yes, I agree with you. Wendy's precise description is that of an NCO musketry instructor. I would just add that the fourth stripe is indicative of a Sergeant Major Instructor of Musketry. Gary > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: 26 September 2003 11:04 pm > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [BOER-WAR] Rank - four stripes? > > > Dear Wendy, > Although it is difficult to be certain without seeing the > 'photo, the badges > you describe are that of a Sergeant Instructor of Musketry. > If the badges are > worn above the elbow and the stripes point downward then I am > certain that I > am correct. > > JOHN CRONIN (CHRISTCHURCH DORSET UK)