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Old 27-11-14, 11:14 PM
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Hi Gentlemen,

I would like to know what kind of ranks 10th and 11th Bn. DLI wore during the Battle of Normandy and what kind of Cap Badge backing (color and form)

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Old 28-11-14, 09:23 AM
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Here is a picture of men of the 11th DLI on 27th June 44 nearby Rauray, Normandy.
Look at the Corporal ranks. Are they backing with green cloth?
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Old 28-11-14, 09:27 AM
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Here is a close up of the Corporal.
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Old 28-11-14, 02:10 PM
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Nobody has an idea???
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Old 28-11-14, 08:09 PM
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Yes, I think you are right. Some battalions had a dark green backing
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Old 28-11-14, 11:42 PM
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Frederick,

According to "Badge Backings and Special Embelishments (sic) of the British Army" all DLI Bns wore a 2" circular green backing from 1943 onwards. The DLI badge illustrated in "From D Day to VE Day - The British Soldier" by Jean Bouchery illustrates the same circular backing but also shows 6 DLI wearing a red square backing. (I understand this was due to 6 DLI wearing KRRC appointments as when originally formed as Rifles Volunteers they wore 60th Dress).

This reference also shows ranks slides being worn on dark green backing. "British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two" by Brian L Davis support this.

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Old 29-11-14, 12:24 PM
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DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
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Thanks,
I'm going to write them about it and let you know.
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