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Originally Posted by Gurkha
Chris,
Re the 7th GR non void cypher, it is believed that these were an early production AA item, They had problams with the voiding causing a weakness so much so that despite being approved in Sept 1959 the old pattern continued in use until 1964. The badges were also produced in WM & silver plate so they would be stronger. A sealed pattern for an AA badge is in the Nat Army museum dated June 1970. I have a Black AA one of these, that was issued to the 7th prior to going to the falklands. No makers mark, fitted with loops. I dont know if this was a private purchase by the regt or issue.
The 'Silver' Gurkha Eng badge.
The badge was silver when introduced in 1955 and later changed to a bi metal version. So it is correct for an early ordnance issue.
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Is the 7th GR non void - is the all silver version correct?
I have a silver AND gold version and I'm thinking they left the gold plating off the all silver item making it an imcomplete badge.
Can you re-check?
re: Silver Grkha Engineers - Thanks !!! - will remove this from the list later.
Many thanks and keep them coming.
Regards
Chris