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Originally Posted by GTB
A couple of snippets:
1. The 'KING'S OWN MALTA R.' title is the earlier version, white thread on scarlet felt. The 'pinkish' colour of the lettering is due to accidental rain soaking, causing the felt to run. I know, cause the title was my own, both of which I removed prior to returning kit.
2. The 'K.O.M.R.' title was meant to supercede the above title in 1971 but stocks were retained in Stores due to the Regiment's disbandment. So it was authorised but never issued.
GTB
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Interesting, I only have a reference for the KING'S OWN MALTA REGT. shoulder designation which was listed in the 1949 CCN as catalogue number CB 2345.
Do you have any stores etc., reference for your shoulder designation with just the letter R at the end, or for the initials only?
Marc
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I am still looking for British Army cloth Formation, Regimental, Battalion, Company and other Unit sleeve badges, from 1980 onwards.
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