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Originally Posted by Robin Hodges
The Primrose Diamond cap badge backing worn by The Queen's Lancashire Regiment soldiers on their berets was introduced by Lt Col FFE Allen DSO, CO 1st Bn The East Lancashire Regiment, at Hamburg in 1945. Originally of cloth and then felt, the backing was later changed to plastic. The backing was not worn by officers or Warrant Officers Class 1. Primrose, known as pale yellow, was the facing colour of the 30th Foot 1702-1881. It was chosen in 1916 as the colour of the battle patches worn on both sleeves and on the helmets by 1st East Lancs for the Somme offensive. The distinctive diamond shape is traced to the 2nd Bn The East Lancashire Regiment, formed in 1881 from the 59th Foot and known because of their white facings as the 'Lilywhites'. The battalion introduced a white diamond patch worn on the sun helmets in India in 1902-03.
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Great stuff Robin and welcome to the forum!
Regards
Chris