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Originally Posted by Praepositus
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For potential interest, I attach scanned images of the latest version of the Special Investigation Branch (SIB) 'lozenge', which is worn above the MP appointment patch (erroneously described as a 'Tactical Recognition Flash', which it is not and was only calssified as such in order that RMP personnel could receive the new patches inetnded for wear with the new Combat 95 dress was introduced at public expense).
This version is machine stitched and sealed with a palstic-type glue sealant on the reverse. Measuring 42mm x 26 mm, it does not fur-up or unravel as easily as the earlier versions did.
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Why and when was the SIB lozenge shaped badge introduced?
I understood that it was introduced for wear only in the Balkans because under the conditions of that theatre, civilian clothes were not allowed to be worn on duty by British Service personnel. The badge was used to identify members of the SIB so as not to confuse them with General Duty RMP personnel.
If the badge is mandatory and is now in universal use and the SIB are required to wear them, why must they pay for them?
In former times, in battle dress, members of the SIB could only be identified in uniform because they did not wear the RMP shoulder titles. Later, in the 1960s and onwards the SIB mainly operated in civilian clothes apart from when it was deemed necessary for them to wear No 2 Dress or Combat dress.
A third and last question, is the armlet MP black on red still in use, if so in what form of dress is it used? Answers as and when please. Thank you.
ORISKANY.