Possibly asked before?

[Ivan Cloherty]

When i was in the process of collecting names for putting on our flag,i came across several variations.
I have made a chart with all those variations,please see below.


To help with the "S".
"R" is followed by six numbers.

I hope this helps.
MIKE.

Not always Mike, my fathers number was R96096, only 5 numbers (issued 1927)

[Hugh]

To help with the "S".
This letter is normally followed by five numbers and the "R" is followed by six numbers.
This would suggest that the S came first then the R and then of course the UK.
MIKE.

Not strictly true I am afraid.

The 'S' prefix has never come before the 'R' prefix and is not limited to 5 numbers. The 'R' prefix has never been just 6 numbers.
When the Continious Certificate of Discharge (Dis. A book) was introduced in 1900 there were no prefixes, purely numerical, and by mid 20s had reached 7 numbers.
In 1925, I believe the first Dis. A of the 'R' series was struck i.e. R1. I am working on this now.

Regards
Hugh

[Doc Vernon]

Thank you for that Chart Mike it will come in handy!

And thanks to Hugh too for the info
Cheers