Here is an extract from the relevant MOD contract specifications document. While it is clear that badges and packaging should not show makers marks or details, no reason is given. The change was effective from 2012 but of course some marked badges and packaging remained in the system for a few more years.
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"Manui dat cognitio vires - Knowledge gives strength to the arm"
"Better to know it but not need it than to need it and not know it!"
"Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest."
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