R. Sigs
Over the years I have become aware that the Crown and Jimmy as issued rarely stayed together. An ex-signaller once explained that as beret badges became lost the collar Jimmy would be taken from the No2 Dress (irrespective of which way it faced) and used on a beret. Next time No2 Dress was worn PANIC- rob collar badges from whoever was silly enough to leave their jacket unattended.
Next thought: Is the blue felt attached to the backing plate? If so if would not be seen when worn as the backing plate is out of sight so it is possibly a collector's addition.
Stephen.
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