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Originally Posted by Postwarden
An interesting letter from the War Office addressed to Colonels Commandant and Colonels of Regiments and Corps dated 4th October 1949 regarding Regimental Badges.
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It was at the same time that Gilt/Silver Officers Cap & Collar badges became official issue instead of a Private Purchase.
In my own Corps the introduction of the slimmer 'Tua Tela Tonanti' Badge in Gilt/Silver with long lugs, and Other Ranks in Gliding Metal became the 2 main badges worn, with an Officers Collar Badge being worn in the beret when in the field. Bullion Badges did not come into common usage till the mid 1950's Kings Crown Bullion badges being scarce and mainly worn on the coloured side cap.