Steve,
Thanks for confirmation on the first pattern lanyard and I understand your irritation with what happened to you in 1992.
One wonders who was actually involved in making decisions on the dress distinctions needed for the formation of the AGC. As it was something of a ‘shotgun wedding’ no doubt emotions ran high and compromises were needed. There is in fact also a first pattern of anodised button which was also quickly withdrawn. Example below.
On the green beret I wonder if originally it was intended that the rifle green beret of the WRAC would used. This was then (naturally) objected to by the RGJ and LI and probably the Royal Marines so a different shade of green was sought.
However, the colour chosen is very similar to the Cypress green (tree not country) colour beret used by the Intelligence Corps since 1977. Although with different NSNs, especially when washed and worn, it is difficult to tell the difference between them and the clothing store probably do not worry who was issued with what beret!
Tim
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