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Old 25-11-17, 09:42 AM
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Default Parachute Regiment Squadron Malaya Cap Badge

Hi, Just wanting to know about the Para Squadron attached to the 22SAS Regiment in Malaya. In their Squadron Photo taken in 1956, is their cap badge Kings or Queens Crown? Can;t tell from looking at the photo but maybe someone knows.
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Old 25-11-17, 12:50 PM
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The St Edward's Crown version was sealed in 1954, but, that does not mean that they would have received any by 1956.

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Old 25-11-17, 12:57 PM
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Doesn't directly answer your question John, but you can see that there's KC on the plaques and rank.
Please feel free to send me any data you have on the para sqn as I don't know much about it tbh.
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Great photos, nice to see the insignia as it was worn.
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Old 25-11-17, 03:11 PM
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This looks like a mess dinner marking a handover between squadrons. It depicts the Parachute Regiment Squadron 22 SAS with the New Zealand Squadron 22 SAS.

In 1954 22 SAS required a replacement Sabre squadron to boost numbers during the Emergency. The Parachute Regiment provided 80 personnel to provide the Independent Parachute Squadron. It was subsequently formally assimilated into the 22 SAS regimental ORBAT and became known as The Parachute Regiment Squadron (22 SAS). It was disbanded in 1957.

In February 1955 it was decided by the New Zealand Government that a squadron based on the British Special Air Service should be formed as part of the New Zealand Army, as an effective and economic contribution to the Far East Strategic Reserve and the British counter-insurgency effort in Malaya. On 20 November 1955 the NZSAS Squadron departed from New Zealand and after completing parachute training in Changi, Singapore, a 133-strong NZSAS Squadron was attached to the British 22 SAS in Malaya.
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Old 25-11-17, 05:07 PM
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Certainly, from memory, the rankers badge was sealed on the 28th of September 1954, notwithstanding, my maternal grandfather was still wearing the Tudor crown in 1956.

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The St Edward's Crown version was sealed in 1954, but, that does not mean that they would have received any by 1956.

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Old 26-11-17, 09:54 PM
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Default Para Malaya Squadron Cap Badge

Thanks guys for the feedback, I think the King's Crown sounds right.
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