Thread: When did Royal Marines shoulder eppaulet tabs start being used ?
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Old 20-02-20, 10:50 AM
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Described as ‘Badges, Shoulder, Tropical, Royal Marines’ these were introduced by Royal Marine Routine Order 140 of 22nd January 1945. In October 1952 they were replaced by ‘R.M.’ in gilt for officers or brass for Marines.

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