[gwrco]

Hi chum,
...both capbadges have been worn by the regiment. They've been worn in the normal white metal as your two badges are, and have also been worn as chromed! Chromed badges didn't need as much cleaning!!
The fretted version which is a much later one, was worn by myself in chrome, whilst one of my oppo's wore the one on the left in normal white metal.
The badges were worn alongside the horrendous fretted staybright ones, but being 'private purchase', more durable, and definately longer lasting, we were allowed to wear them until replaced by the Queens Own Yeomanry badge of a running fox/scaby dog!. This badge is issued in bullion for the officers, staybright for the OR's, and some purchase the bi-metal version, as this again is better quality, more durable, and longer lasting!

Hope this helps,

tim

B (NIH) Sqn - QOY

p.s. The NIH bullion officers cap badges for wear on the berets were locally produced by a military tailors shop here in Belfast. You know it's one from here, as the maid has a smile on her face!