3 CLY WITH BACKING COLOURS

[actionoke]

I got this badge like this .Is this correct to have a backing like this and where would it be worn like this?What period is it with lugs?

[grey_green_acorn]

The ribbon was certainly worn on shoulder straps with officer's pips see http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...=MIKE+CHAPPELL
And http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...=MIKE+CHAPPELL
Tim

[PeterA]

They are not backing colours for a badge.

In my time with the regiment up to 1961 they were worn on the epaulettes by all ranks of 3/4 CLY. I still retain mine.

The colours are the Earl Of Dunraven's racing colours.

The Earl was the first Colonel of the Sharpshooters.

http://www.ksymuseum.org.uk/Stories/ViewStory/44?page=2

PeterA

PS. The colours were also those used on the regimental Stable Belt.