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Originally Posted by lightbobs
Hi,
I can confirm that the Black a/a Buckinghamshire Battalion badge was also worn by the Buckinghamshire Cadet Battalion (ACF) up to the late 1970's when they adopted the RGJ Badge.
The "used" look of the high points on some badges would probably be down to the practice of Officers and SNCO's who would scrape the paint off of the high points to show a "silver" finish a fairly common rifleman practice and one I have done myself on my "combat" RGJ badge many years ago.
The Bucks ACF wore the green "rifle" beret and wore the badge in its a/a form whereas I believe that the Schools wore the cloth badge on a blue beret.
Regards
Steve
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Hi Steve,
Welcome to the forum. Steve, I have been doing some work in A/A badges and would like a few more details on this one if possible.
Were you a member of the Bucks ACF that wore the Buckinghamshire Battalion A/A cap badge? Also, do you know when the badge was first worn? I see that you state that it was replaced in the late 1970's.
Many Thanks!!!
Chris