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Originally Posted by concordia.victrix
Greetings all,
I think a couple of points are worth making in response to Mike's original post.
VTC's were turning out in mufti with a red on khaki issue "GR" armband.
ATB
Jonathan
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Your description of the VTC armband for this period is incorrect - the initial armband for wear by all associated units in both civvies and the grey/green 'uniform', was infact the black lettering 'GR' on a red cloth band. It was removed from wear with the uniform in April 1916 and then only worn by non-uniformed personnel on parade.
The red 'GR' lettering and red crown on a khaki band was a later issue armband worn after the introduction of the 'new' Volunteer Force in 1916 and brought into being in January 1917 under Volunteer Force Order XXVIII, replacing the old brassard previouly mentioned. Again only worn with civilian clothing.
The red crown only on a khaki armband was worn by "Derby Scheme" members only.