Re the 7th,
The solid cypher version was approved by the War Office dress committee on 4th Sept 1959. on the 18th July 1966 the committee approved the modified pattern. The modification was the solid portion of the cypher being removed by piercing. So worn between 1959 and 1966 or until stocks used up..
There is a note in the regimental history that there were issues with the manufacturer of the badge and the old Crossed Kukris with 7 over continued in use for quite a while.
Hope that helps
Steve
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