I had not realised that like several yeomanry regts, the 1st/1st were badged to the regular battalions in 1917. In their case, they became part of a RSF battalion.
This badge had a short life as the 12th Bn RSF was made up of the dismounted Yeomanry units of the Ayr Yeo and Lanarkshire Yeo from Jan 17. Photos of the Bn's soldiers in 1918 all show the RSF cap badge worn on the infantry bonnet.
The Ayrshire Yeomanry's 2nd Bn was converted to Cyclists in Jul 16.
The 3rd Reserve Bn was disbanded and sent to RSF.
Last edited by Alan O; 26-11-20 at 02:58 PM.
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