11H Beret Badges
Hello gentlemen
To the best of my knowledge, and having checked my references, I'm afraid the 11th Hussars never wore a badge on their Beret. I believe the regiment felt the distinctiveness of the beret was sufficient?
The ordnance issue Beret was worn by all ranks without insignia, and Officers only wore the Beret whilst on exercise/active service with armoured cars.
Ref: The dress distinctions of the 11th Hussars (PAO) - Langridge's 1960
The Ebay item Clay refers to, appears to be an O/R's embroidered Collar dog? as worn by the band in No.1 Dress. There was an Officers version which was also worn in No.1 Dress.
The O/R's emb. collar has been also seen worn as an Arm Badge on NCO's Mess Dress.
Please see attached images, the first is O/R's, the second Officers.
All the above said, I would be happily proved wrong, does anyone have any photographic images of 11H berets with badges in wear?
Hope this is of help to you all.
Rob
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