I think this has been well said. I became suspicious of so called "NCO" badges quite some time ago with regard to regiments that had no specific pattern designated. In many cases with Scottish regiments in particular, there is no difference between what is called and NCO or officer badge. Similarly, there is was nothing that I have ever heard of to prevent an OR from wearing an officer quality badge as long as it conformed to the correct pattern of the OR badge. Indeed, some eg. Camerons, cannot be distinguished unless removed from the head dress and inspected. Collectors tend to be a bit too pedantic in this regard.
CB
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