Thank you to all those who have added their assistance - the Forum is always such a knowledgeable source. Having looked at the tartan chart, I am sure that I saw an illustration of a round patch of the Erracht Regimental tartan being labelled as an Achnacarry instructor’s beret emblem (but, despite racking my pea brain, cannot remember where that was...) This would concur with what Lochiel said to Royal - as he’s the Head of the Cameron Clan presumably he can use any one of the Cameron tartans. It may be that Jimmy Dunning just presumed it was Cameron of Lochiel tartan because he was based at Lochiel’s castle
But..I have now found a thread on the Forum called “Commando pic - Reconnaissance Regiment?” Which shows a letter from Mountbatten quoting the tartan as being Lochiel - I attach the letter for ease of reference.
Nothing in the world of badge collecting turns out to be straightforward....
Last edited by Colin S; 21-02-21 at 11:05 PM.
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