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Old 15-03-11, 06:26 PM
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Can some one tell me when and by who these were worn size 3 1/4 inches
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Old 15-03-11, 07:08 PM
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I used to have one as a Lance Jack in the Yeomanry, we wore them on a leather wrist band..... Cavalry thing

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Old 15-03-11, 07:27 PM
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Worn quite commonly in REME on coveralls and denim tank suits as they didn't soak up the oil. I have seen 1 , 2 and 3 bar versions.
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Old 15-03-11, 07:55 PM
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Didn't the Catering Corps wear them on their whites? I imagine those in the RLC who are cooks still do.

Sorry, Griff, didn't mean to associate the cavalry with the Catering Corps!
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Old 15-03-11, 08:38 PM
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Didn't the Catering Corps wear them on their whites? I imagine those in the RLC who are cooks still do.

Sorry, Griff, didn't mean to associate the cavalry with the Catering Corps!
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The cooks have white metal I think
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Old 15-03-11, 08:45 PM
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Ive seen similar worn by Regimental Police of various units.The Staffords springs to mind.A photo of a RP L/Cpl in No1 dress but with a black brassard with 1 strip metal rank badge and brass coloured glider badge.
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Didn't the Catering Corps wear them on their whites? I imagine those in the RLC who are cooks still do.

Sorry, Griff, didn't mean to associate the cavalry with the Catering Corps!
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I'm sure the Catering Corps won't mind, they are after all senior to the Yeomanry Cavalry!

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Old 15-03-11, 11:11 PM
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I'm sure the Catering Corps won't mind, they are after all senior to the Yeomanry Cavalry!

Andy

My Regiment was raised in 1794 (by a "Coldstream Guard" Colonel)...... when was yours raised Andy We had fought the battle of Frezenberg Ridge, having been in France since Nov 1914 "as a Regular strength Regiment", when you lot were still collecting your boots in 1915 ..... tick tocking hup han dahn the square, Boyo So who's senior heh!...... My (T.A.) Squadron's Guidon has older Battle honours than your Regular "Senior" Regiments Colours...... Chwarae iawn Andy.

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Brass ranks badges were worn by NCOs in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps on coveralls in the 1950s and 60s.
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My Regiment was raised in 1794 (by a "Coldstream Guard" Colonel)...... when was yours raised Andy .
1665 actually, with antecedents before that.
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My Regiment was raised in 1794 (by a "Coldstream Guard" Colonel)...... when was yours raised Andy We had fought the battle of Frezenberg Ridge, having been in France since Nov 1914 "as a Regular strength Regiment", when you lot were still collecting your boots in 1915 ..... tick tocking hup han dahn the square, Boyo So who's senior heh!...... My (T.A.) Squadron's Guidon has older Battle honours than your Regular "Senior" Regiments Colours...... Chwarae iawn Andy.

The Royal Yeomanry Regiments Squadron Guidons, Horse Guards, 2008 - marching past HRH the Prince of Wales.
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Well done, a brilliant riposte! Andy, perhaps you should try the Royal Tank Regiment next, it's a close run thing.

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Can some one tell me when and by who these were worn size 3 1/4 inches
As worn by RHG/1D

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My Regiment was raised in 1794 (by a "Coldstream Guard" Colonel)...... when was yours raised Andy We had fought the battle of Frezenberg Ridge, having been in France since Nov 1914 "as a Regular strength Regiment", when you lot were still collecting your boots in 1915 ..... tick tocking hup han dahn the square, Boyo So who's senior heh!...... My (T.A.) Squadron's Guidon has older Battle honours than your Regular "Senior" Regiments Colours...... Chwarae iawn Andy.

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bit of a touchy response!! Does not make you anymore senior though! Just remember your place on the senority list!

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We are not regulars.... we are Yeomanry My Regiment is the most senior Yeomanry and my Squadron Guidon is second in line to A (RWYPWO) Squadron. We know our place ....... and we give respect when its due
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