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Old 23-06-18, 08:17 PM
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Default 7th Bn RWF 158th Bde 53rd Welch Division Printed

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Just added to my Normandy Collection one of the top units that fought in NW Europe and played a part in Hill 112 Normandy.

I wanted a combo patch to show in my collection.

Well worn , the image should be a brighter red

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Old 24-06-18, 12:24 AM
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This is a tough combo to find. Congratulations!
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Old 24-06-18, 12:37 AM
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Thanks William for the kind comments on both combo's.

A great addition to my fledgling collection.

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Old 24-06-18, 05:56 AM
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Thanks William for the kind comments on both combo's.

A great addition to my fledgling collection.

Phill
158 Inf Bde had a rather unfortunate history - its part in the Battle for Normandy with three battalions of RWF in the same brigade resonated with World War 1 - the impact of the casualties incurred was felt within the Regiment and within Wales. As a result, in Aug 44, 4 RWF was moved to 71 Inf Bn (also in 53 (W) inf Div) and 6 RWF was moved to 160 Inf Bde (also in 53 (W) Inf Div. This was a satisfactory reorganisation, but was a lesson identified but not learned from World War 1. As a result of all this shuffling around, 53 (W) Inf Div combinations are an excellent field for study and collecting.
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Old 24-06-18, 06:36 AM
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Thanks Mike for the additional information.

I have been reading up on RWF,158th/53rd Welch as well as 5 DCLI 43rd in the Normandy operations.

I'm one of those collectors that likes to know more of a unit and its history.

I am very lucky to have these units in my collection.

Phill
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Old 24-06-18, 07:25 AM
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Very nice Phil.
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Great insignia, and I love your focus on the history!
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Old 24-06-18, 05:39 PM
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Thanks Blue Puttes and Dob.

Yes it is important to focus on history. I do have a lot of sub-collections of cloth patches from various wars, WWI- to current.

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missed this when it was posted, this is some patch Phil, a great find
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