Black Mottos
I have been talking to a few friends on the Regimental web site.
In the 70s in NI Mottos were painted black it became the norm to have them done with blackboard paint as this was none reflective and done by the SQMS dept one former SQMS confirms this as it was done in his caravan at the Gas works as Mottos became chipped the lads would exchange them.
Moving on to the 1980s I joined the Regiment on the 12th December. I remember various exercise mottos. I know we sent A sqn to the Maze and Black Mottos were used some say they painted there's some say they purchased them.
I know one guy who has the Gun Metal Motto still and two who have the powder coated one I shall try and get photos asap.
Rgs Mac
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