I believe that, in theory, RTR officers and men were required to remove their "regimental" ribbon on shoulder straps when posted away from that RTR unit. But, as those who have served in the British Army know, dress regulations are often regarded as a "basis for negotiation". So, in my view, the shirt epaulette illustrated is genuine and would have been worn by Maj xxxx formerly of 8 RTR posted to either HQ 56 Inf Div or to a Divisional unit. Mike
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