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Old 04-05-18, 02:37 AM
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Jon,

I have noted that the GM Rifles, crossed with Crown were worn as prize badges on both arms, either above or below the elbow, however your man has an embroidered badge.

Regulations for the TF & County Associations 1908 (Provisional) state the Rifle with Crown and wreath was a prize badge worn on the lower left arm.

Territorial Force Regulations 1910, Section 9- Uniform, equipment, decorations and Medals, etc. Para494. Badges for skill-at-arms etc., will be of similar design [to the Geneva Cross para. 493.] , and worn in a corresponding manner, to those of the regular army, except that in all cases … silver embroidery will be substituted for gold embroidery, and WM for gold [gilt]
Para. 493 relates to Walking-out Dress, where the edging will be silver embroidery instead of gold for NCO, and white instead of yellow for buglers and privates, except where gold lace has been sanctioned.

10.05.39. ACI 252: Surplus stock existed of badges of rank and skills-at-Arms badges originally manufactured for Coronation Dress. These were made available to soldiers of the Regular Army, SR and TA for wear on Service Dress worn for walking out.

Stephen.
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