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Forum: General Topics. 06-02-19, 08:18 PM
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Posted By Colin S
The guy is not para qualified (no wings) and the...

The guy is not para qualified (no wings) and the photo is captioned wrongly, as he is wearing the RGR rifle green beret and cap badge, therefore he is from 1RGR, not 1 PARA.
Forum: General Topics. 06-02-19, 05:17 PM
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Posted By Colin S
You might be getting the Royal Scots Gurkha...

You might be getting the Royal Scots Gurkha Reinforcement Company mixed up with 1 RGR. 1RGR were in 16 Bde and often chose to wear the colour badge. But the Royal Scots were never part of 16 Bde - I...
Forum: General Topics. 01-02-19, 08:16 PM
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Posted By Colin S
Leigh I am sure you were right in that both the...

Leigh I am sure you were right in that both the RGR and the RGR Reinforcement Company in the Royal Scots wore a rifle green beret, the only difference being that only the R Scots Reinforcement...
Forum: General Topics. 31-01-19, 11:26 PM
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Posted By Colin S
When I say non-airborne types what I mean is...

When I say non-airborne types what I mean is those members of 1 RGR who were not parachute trained and who wore the regiment’s normal rifle green beret with RGR cap badge. Only the parachute trained...
Forum: General Topics. 31-01-19, 05:06 PM
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Posted By Colin S
No, the Gurkha Reinforcement Company with 2 PARA...

No, the Gurkha Reinforcement Company with 2 PARA just wore the their RGR cap badge on a maroon beret without any backing.

Those parachute qualified elements of 1 RGR who were serving with the...
Forum: General Topics. 29-01-19, 11:08 PM
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Posted By Colin S
No Union Flag was worn on DPM camouflage dress in...

No Union Flag was worn on DPM camouflage dress in the 1970s. No collar badges were ever worn on combat jackets.
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