John, I know that reference and the officers did indeed have a nice gilt version of the HPC - without a crown. There is a nice KLR example in Peter Brydon's album. There was a mention of another regiment's officer's 'card' that had 1903 date. Despite searches I have not come across photographs with either officer's or ORs wearing the badge has come forth - your CR image is a breakthrough ! I think the whole episide was an expensive mistake as they were only worn for five minutes if at all !
As for the ORs there are a number of regiments had long slidered 'HPCs' - I have a KLR example in my album, with the 'socket' authorised at the same time. There is little in the ACD ledgers but the B&P papers at the NAM lists the regiments were to have them. I'll try and dig it out for you.
best wishes
J
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