Gentlemen -
Thank you for the discussion on this item. Most interesting and I think Dave's comment about the 1918/19 confusion and the subsequent 1920 orders answer my question. I suppose it may be impossible to know definitively without photographic evidence if these "wrong" facing eagles were ever actually worn on caps. However, understanding the history is certainly worthwhile.
I also agree it seems odd that Tommys' did not see fit to describe these as a rarity whereas emedals made the point. Usually, unique badges are clearly defined as such (in my experience).
Artynut also provides an interesting observation. However, would the RAF cap badges not be procured by the same method as insignia for army units? My understanding, for Canadian infantry units at least, was that designs were (in the main) formally submitted for approval by the "authorities" before being produced. Or as suggested, was this just the Canadians trying to "stand out" from their English comrades?
Vaughn
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