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Originally Posted by John Mulcahy
David
to close out the question about silk versions, you may have seen Iain's question about the regimental flash. Since you first posted this question I have obtained a copy of The Dress Distinctions of the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Langridge's Military Publications (Langridge) 1961. The author references the silk thread version and the worsted version.
The scan below shows what the difference between silk and worsted was in 1961 - merely a construction technique difference not a difference in order of dress. I can't answer for practices after 1961.
John
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Many thanks John - I'll keep that text in my embellishment book
Rgds, David