Hi Mick, I joined 10th Light Horse in January 1957 and was issued with K/C 10 WAMI cap badge and collar dogs as these were still being worn at that time. (I still have them as very treasured pieces in my small collection)
I never wore a Q/C WAMI badge and cannot remember ever having seen one in actual use, although it no doubt was, perhaps as a stop-gap badge until a new 10LH badge was finalised, the Queen having been on the throne for a few years by that time. I would guess at Q/C WAMI being introduced in 1959.
I was in London, attached British T.A. still wearing K/C WAMI when the new 10LH badge did become available and I was sent one in, I think it was 1962, but do not know how long it had been in use.
I hope this helps.
By the way, a couple of years ago there was talk of a new necktie for the RAAC Association, in the red and gold colours associated with Light Horse regiments. Do you know if it was ever produced. If it was then I will try to get one.
Best wishes,
John
Last edited by johnG; 08-12-12 at 08:40 AM.
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