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Various 'authorities' have described the use of TF Yeomanry titles differently so I thought I would air the subject and see if any new light could be shed upon the subject.

The time line for their use is something like this:
By draft TF Regs 1908 new titles are introduced, being T/Y/ county name. As they were produced by County Territorial Associations they were not sealed by the WO.

1916/1917. Upon the introduction of 'economy' badges the WO take over supply of titles to TF units. As Yeomanry units were no longer predominantly Territorials the new titles are simply Y/ county name.
Around the same time titles are produced in cloth.
01.05.16. Army Clothing Dept note instruction to issue a loose metal ‘T’ with embroidered cloth titles for TF units. The ‘T’ will not be issued to Yeomanry.

1919. Cloth titles declared obsolete.

17.07.20. WOL ACD/40677 (TV1): In the interests of economy and with a view to simplifying issues in the event of mobilisation, and the stocks to be held for that purpose, it was proposed that in future the shoulder titles, cap and collar badges to be used by units of the TA should be those authorised for the corresponding units and branches of the service in the Regular Army with the addition in the case of shoulder titles of the letter ‘T’.

08.06.22. Both T/Y and Y titles declared obsolete. However many continue in use (as late as 1957 by Lancashire Hussars- SEE amendment below)

14.05.40. ACI 466: The issue of metal titles and badges of rank discontinued. The letter ‘T’ referred to in TF Regs 1936, paras 527 and 548, will cease to be worn by officers and other ranks for whom it has hitherto been prescribed; battalion numbers will also be omitted from the shoulder title worn by other ranks of TA infantry battalions.

To add to the confusion individual letter 'Y' can be found, so when were they worn?

Stephen.

AMENDMENT- I think I erred when I listed the Lancs Hussars title above, having mistook the cloth badge for the metal badge. The cloth badge for 306 Regt RA (Lancs Hussars) was approved by the Army Dress Committee on 10.03.53.