Rob,
While the officers may have been enthusiastic and replaced their own badges in 1953 with new q/c ones, ORs took a little longer to be issued. Maj Edwards books show the k/c badge being worn long after 1952 along with many other regts badges.
The change in crown was made when new dies were cut over the decade following the coronation rather than a quick changeover. This is reflected by the various editions of Maj Edwards' books, contempory photos and there has been the AO stating this on the forum before.
Alan
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