Hi Julian,
Nice write up.
Here are some images of the modern Liverpool Scottish badge as worn by V’ Company (The Liverpool Scottish) 5th/8th King’s.
The first badge shown with LB&B mark was commissioned by the unit in 1992 in anticipation of the 1993 approval to wear which was given on the 4th January of that year. In effect it is not 'official' issue but was most definitely worn.
This was followed by two further unofficial commissions but again, obviously worn. The first of these was in 1997 with three lugs as per the one shown. Also in 1997 a two lugged badge was issued.
The final and fourth badge was manufactured in September 1998 and is the only item that came from the official inventory. The NSN was: 8455-99-869-2575 and pattern No. 28136. This badge was made of nickle silver with a bright nickle plate and has a more shiny appearance to the previously used pieces. It was not maker marked but has the more usual three lugs. It was deleted from the inventory on 29th August 2017.
Julian, as you say, there were also two private purchase officer pieces but the offical designation of the badge was 'All Ranks'.
Regards,
Chris
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