Variations of the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars in A/A - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

hagwalther · #1 28-10-10, 07:18 PM

Hi Guys,

As we know there are two versions of this badge - do we known when and why they changed and do we have any official documentation authorising this change?

Regards

Chris

Mike H · #2 28-10-10, 09:03 PM

I believe that it was changed to create more emphasis on the harp part of the badge.Collar badges of both patterns exist as well.
As for a date i havent a clue.
The regiment came into existance in 1958,so probaly within 5 years of formation.May have been similar to what the Light Dragoons did(adding the blue to the centre of the badge).

Charlie585 · #3 28-10-10, 11:27 PM

Hi gents,

If you have a look at this thread it will eventually lead you to some pertinent info on the QRIH badges / collars.

Regards

Ry

hagwalther · #4 28-10-10, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie585

Hi gents,

If you have a look at this thread it will eventually lead you to some pertinent info on the QRIH badges / collars.

Regards

Ry

Hi Ry,

Can you post the link please.

Regards

Chris

Charlie585 · #5 29-10-10, 07:38 PM

Very sorry gents,

Tiredness got the better of me.

Here is the link, QRIH is from post #22 on hope it helps a little.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...hussars&page=2

Ry

hagwalther · #6 29-10-10, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie585

Very sorry gents,

Tiredness got the better of me.

Here is the link, QRIH is from post #22 on hope it helps a little.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...hussars&page=2

Ry

Thanks Ry,

Looks like cap and collar badges were changed but does anyone know when and why?

REgards

Chris