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Old 22-12-17, 03:31 PM
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Default Very Odd RMLI picture

It has been pointed out to me that this pcture there has an oddity insomuch that the Sgt on the left wears an officer's cap badge.

Anyone come across this before or have any rational explanation for it?
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Old 22-12-17, 03:51 PM
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I have photos of WO's and SNCO down to the appointment of Band Sergeant wearing Officers quality and style bullion Forage Cap badges in my area of interest, the Manchester Regiment, so probably common practice.

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Old 22-12-17, 04:13 PM
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Default Seems odd

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Thanks for that. Still seems odd though, what’s the point of having an officer’s distinction for a badge if NCOs could wear it. Suppose it could be a case of availability or something
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Ray,
I think is is odd for the opposite reason - why is the Instructor on the right not wearing an officers pattern badge?

I think the picture is from 1866ish, 1st class instructors wore officers pattern cap badges. My understanding, and the regulations are incomplete and do not match practice shown in images - is for 2nd class instructors the cap badge changes as they oscillate between being classed as colour sergeants, staff sergeants or, sergeants on the staff.

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