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Old 05-01-10, 08:25 PM
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Hi Steve GGA,

I'm sure that badge was worn between 72 - 75 at Sek Kong Camp (48 Gurkha Infantry Brigade) - but I think after 75 it changed to black on green - as some wise spark decided to rename all barracks into 'lines' ...

Could I be right?

+ Anthony

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Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn View Post
The black crossed kukris on red could be a last pattern 48 Gurkha Brigade formation badge worn in Hong Kong but a very similar sign with merrowed edges (left hand picture) is worn by 28 (Army Cooperation) Squadron Royal Air Force based at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire and operating the Merlin Helicopter.
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