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Originally Posted by 41st
Toby,
That sort of information is priceless. Thanks.
I have one query, I have a Firmin London marked modern A/A slidered badge (I have the earlier 1950's R. A. Hughes Ltd version as well). What would this have been worn on?
Cofion gorau,
Kevin
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The last time the slidered
aa badge would have been worn was the 1960s when TA (4th and 5th Bns) and cadets (6th and 7th Bns) still wore regimental badges whilst regulars (1st Bn) wore Welsh Brigade head-dress badges. The new
aa lugged badge came in at the point that the Welsh Brigade was disembodied and RWF obtained permission to return to regimental badges in 1968. I imagine that is when the Firmin badges were used and worn in the beret with a hackle slid into the beret's badge securing strip. Neither I or my brother ever saw
aa slidered badges in the regular Bn (that is 1963-84).