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Old 23-03-18, 03:55 AM
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Please can anyone provide background information on the following British Army badges? Who were eligible, when were the roles introduced etc.

An embroidered badge introduced 1990 for qualified Remedial Instructors/ Gymnasts (APTC only?). In 1993 this was changed to a metal badge.
Was this role subsequently changed but the badge retained for Regimental instructors?


A badge to be given to successful students attending Recruit Instructors Courses. The proposed badge design was ‘RT’.

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Stephen, I can't help with the background but is this the cloth badge? Probably to be worn on a tracksuit top? Note that this is a Joint Service qualification and possibly for instructors at the Headley Court Rehabilitation Centre.

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This badge for the Recruit Instructor? "RI" in wreath white on khaki 1960 pattern?

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Tim,

The cloth badge is of the same design as the enamel badge worn by staff at the two Service rehabilitation centres. The 'RI' badge is like that shown in Edwards & Langley, but the first design was supposedly 'RT' [Recruit Trainer?]

Hopefully someone else can illuminate us.

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Stephen,
I don't see the logic in awarding an "RT" for "Recruit Trainer" badge to personnel attending a Recruit Instructors course. "Trainer" is not a common term in Army parlance so perhaps "RT" was an error or typo?
Here is the JSP768 entry for Recruit Instructor with NSN 8455-99-967-8365.

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Tim,

Thanks for replies. I agree with you but was confused (as usual!)

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The Remedial metal badge (broach), and first pattern RI badge.

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Marc,
Many thanks, two more to find!!

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Thanks Marc,

As the 'RI' badge appears to be unusual/ scarce, was it only in use for a limited period, if so do you know when?
I take it the brooch and Tim's cloth badge are worn at Hedley Court, and like centres, but are not general APTC items.

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Both the RI badges were issued during 2000.

The Remedial badge was requested by and approved for the RAMC.

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