Hi Mick,
I believe the Wellington East Coast Mounted rifles last wore the horse in the 1950's. They later became the 4th Armoured Regiment.
In 1962 they were absorbed into the regular force and became Queen Alexandra's (Waikato/Wellington East Coast Squadron) generally known as QA (Wai/WEC). At least 1970 the RNZAC badge was worn with horse collars.
RNZAC badge worn on 50mm square as a diamond in rifle green with a Post Office Red(scarlet) patch behind badge in the centre, in memory of 4th Armoured Brigade of WW2 fame.
Shoulder titles were Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps. Bunting Yellow script on Rifle Green background. 4th/7th Dragoons pattern stable belt.
Clay
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