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Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-02-18, 12:58 PM

Replies: 0 Gurkha rank chevrons 7GR Views: 259 Posted By gunnerop Gurkha rank chevrons 7GR Can anyone shed any light on why both green on black and black on green rank chevrons were worn by 7th Gurkha Rifles circa 1982? Photos indicate that both types were in use within the same Battalion....

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 13-03-15, 08:13 PM

Replies: 10 7 Gurkha Rifles - Company Signs 1982 Views: 2,102 Posted By gunnerop Many thanks to all for taking the time to reply... Many thanks to all for taking the time to reply and dig out info for me. I've been intrigued by this scheme for a while. With the obvious exception of DZs it's unusual to see much applied directly to...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 13-03-15, 07:37 PM

Replies: 10 7 Gurkha Rifles - Company Signs 1982 Views: 2,102 Posted By gunnerop I think I should join MHS..... Regards ... I think I should join MHS..... Regards Paul

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-03-15, 09:17 PM

Replies: 10 7 Gurkha Rifles - Company Signs 1982 Views: 2,102 Posted By gunnerop Thanks Mike, That might be the case. I've... Thanks Mike, That might be the case. I've found a few photos but they do tend to show that the flashes were not universally worn. Unfortunately most of the photos are either vaguely or incorrectly...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-03-15, 06:23 PM

Replies: 10 7 Gurkha Rifles - Company Signs 1982 Views: 2,102 Posted By gunnerop Thanks Tim, Thanks for the very prompt and... Thanks Tim, Thanks for the very prompt and interesting reply! The photo below (7GR boarding QE2) shows the triangle Battalion sign worn by the chap on the left. The Gurkha just behind him has...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 11-03-15, 05:23 PM

Replies: 10 7 Gurkha Rifles - Company Signs 1982 Views: 2,102 Posted By gunnerop 7 Gurkha Rifles - Company Signs 1982 Does anyone know the details of the scheme worn by 7th Gurkhas, 5 Brigade, in 1982? I found a brief mention of this scheme using the forum search. It stated that the Battalion flash was a triangle,...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 03-07-14, 04:27 PM

Replies: 2 Unknown diamond sleeve badge, Recce Regiment Views: 812 Posted By gunnerop Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. It's 43rd... Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. It's 43rd Recce Regiment. I've not seen an example of this before and he is the only one wearing the patch, so unlikely to be related to the unit. Good...

Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 03-07-14, 01:39 PM

Replies: 2 Unknown diamond sleeve badge, Recce Regiment Views: 812 Posted By gunnerop Unknown diamond sleeve badge, Recce Regiment Can anyone identify the diamond shaped badge in this photo? It seems to be a plain dark coloured felt. It is worn midway on the left sleeve only and below the Divisional sign, which is just visible...

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 13-09-12, 09:55 AM

Replies: 4 1st Canadian Army RCCS flashes Views: 1,722 Posted By gunnerop A still from the film showing the RCCS flash and... A still from the film showing the RCCS flash and the varying height of the 'Canada' flash! Regards Paul

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 13-09-12, 08:53 AM

Replies: 4 1st Canadian Army RCCS flashes Views: 1,722 Posted By gunnerop Hello Bill, Thanks for the clarification on... Hello Bill, Thanks for the clarification on the full stops. I'd guessed this was the case. The search function on the site showed examples of both, and both types acknowledged as WW2 without...

Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 11-09-12, 08:37 PM

Replies: 4 1st Canadian Army RCCS flashes Views: 1,722 Posted By gunnerop 1st Canadian Army RCCS flashes Hello all, Is there any significance to the full stops between the letters RCCS on these flashes, or is it simply manufacturing variation? There is a Pathe newsreel of 1st Canadian ASSU, which...

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