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Old 25-01-17, 01:49 AM
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Hi,

Yes – according to The Story of the Northern Rhodesia Regiment this shoulder title was worn by that regiment. However, if the regimental history is to be believed then, as with many other inclusions in Cox’s “for the most part” quite excellent book - it was not worn during the Great War as the Northern Rhodesia Regiment didn’t come into existence until 1933. Prior to this date they were known as the Northern Rhodesia Police and therefore wore the NRP shoulder title in brass.

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Zob.
Thank you Zob, for this clarification. Much appreciated.

Regards, Tinto
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