Stephen - John, I have these snippets from AO 40/1902
Officers Service Dress was established by Army Order 40/1902. The badge worn ‘On the collar of the Service dress jacket’ was described as ‘The present pattern field cap badge, or the present pattern collar badges,* but in brown bronze.’
Issued as a Special Army Order, dated 17th January, 1902, p 1423. The * footnote reads ‘In cases where the field cap badge cannot be used.’
The Army Order establishing Officers Service Dress, 40/1902, defined that to be worn ‘On the felt hat’ as ‘The present pattern helmet plate centre within a gilt or gilding metal ring, inscribed with the name of the regiment.’
Issued as a Special Army Order, dated 17th January, 1902, p1423.
(like you, I have a note on 251/1902 but haven't actually seen it yet)
J
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