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Originally Posted by Sapper795
I was aware they were worn, and had heard this is how they were worn, IE walking out.
But still a little hazy, so just to confirm they were never an issue item. They were chromed at private expense. We’re not worn on duty.
And since this was an officers OSD pattern badge, do you think it could have been worn by an officer .
Just trying to make sure I understand the full use of the chromed badge.
Chris
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Chris
Yes that's right - the hats were bought not issued. The walking out dress generally included a open neck jacket and tie and having a tailor add internal facing to the lapels/collars and taking in the blouses to fit better. This was the time of a proliferation of coloured arm patches as well.
Its also possible that it was chromed for wear on a black beret as this was also a contemporary practice by armoured sqns as mentioned before.
Alan