The official issue title for all regiments and Corps introduced in 1943 was the printed version - but there is ample evidence that unofficial embroidered titles were worn by most regiments and Corps as they looked nicer than the printed examples.
The only reliable evidence for the authenticity and wartime use of embroidered titles comes from photos and where they exist, surviving badged battle dress.
The official RUR printed titles were as you show very dark green - known as rifle green - which made the lettering hard to read and it seems logical that some acquired embroidered versions with lighter grounds so that they could be read - although such lighter tones could not really be said to be rifle green.
I'd be interested in the opinion of others on this topic.
Jon
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