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Originally Posted by manchesters
They can be often seen as such in the Royal Artillery.
The reason being the NCO's gun badge worn over the chevrons.
Farriers, Armourers, Collarmakers and wheelers can be seen wearing these badges on their chevrons with the gun above and often the Kings Crown above.
I always saw the practice as utilisation of space issue.
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Yes, and of historical precedent, right back to 1860 or so. I have seen a few specific directions as to more recent superimposition, and will trawl my notes. One striking usage was drum major Dyer MM MSM of 2RWF c. 1920 with a set of overseas chevrons sewn on to his four appointment chevrons. Quite a sight.
There is a research project here for someone.