The Welington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment
In 1948 Both Regiments amalgamated to form The WWCT Regt, the new badge, the phoenix stems from Arabic mythology as the new unit rising from the ashes of the two former VII & XI, In 1960 the unit was given the right to wear collar badges on all forms of dress for being the oldest unit in the NZ Army, Worn from 1952 - 1964.
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