Colors of DLI ranks
 

Hi Gentlemen,

I would like to know what kind of ranks 10th and 11th Bn. DLI wore during the Battle of Normandy and what kind of Cap Badge backing (color and form)

Thank you

Regards
Frederick

Here is a picture of men of the 11th DLI on 27th June 44 nearby Rauray, Normandy.
Look at the Corporal ranks. Are they backing with green cloth?
Regards
Frederick

Here is a close up of the Corporal.

Nobody has an idea??? :(

Yes, I think you are right. Some battalions had a dark green backing
Lee

Frederick,

According to "Badge Backings and Special Embelishments (sic) of the British Army" all DLI Bns wore a 2" circular green backing from 1943 onwards. The DLI badge illustrated in "From D Day to VE Day - The British Soldier" by Jean Bouchery illustrates the same circular backing but also shows 6 DLI wearing a red square backing. (I understand this was due to 6 DLI wearing KRRC appointments as when originally formed as Rifles Volunteers they wore 60th Dress).

This reference also shows ranks slides being worn on dark green backing. "British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two" by Brian L Davis support this.

Mike

DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
Aykley Heads
Durham
DH1 5TU

Tel: 03000 266 590
Email: dli@durham.gov.uk

Thanks,
I'm going to write them about it and let you know.
Regards
Fred