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Old 11-11-13, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JBBOND View Post
Hi Ry,

That is the most common of the war time examples, first issued when the 7th returned to Britain in November 1943, machine embroidered. I have a few of this type including a pair originally sewn to a 46 pattern 1948 dated BD blouse, so they appear to have been used into the post war period.
Many thanks Jerry,

Machine embroidered it is. I'm glad to know that this type was also worn post war as it fits with the period of the GJ Trg Bde flash, if not quite so well with the printed title.

Regards

Ry
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