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Originally Posted by grumpy
Apparently [and surprisingly] not.
This from the ledger:
1869
Chevrons
old pattern double ½” lace [on facing color]
Use up for Militia except red/purple faced, these to be converted for Line.
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Thank you Grumpy, I did realise that it could go either way, but thought that the facing cloth backing was critical. However, it makes sense now, although I am surprised that the devices were not added to facing colour cloth in regimental tailor's workshops. Presumably that was because it was perceived by Horse Guards that only central provision would guarantee a uniform consistency, which is probably true.