Welsh Guards SNCO Bullion Beret Badge

[Mike H]

1

Originally Posted by Alan O

I believe that the a/a ones were worn by cadets up to the formation of the RRS. This is why they are so abundant.

I was told the same thing Alan. They certainly existed way beyond the end of the regular battalion. We've seen this with other cadet units badged to regiments that no longer exist. York and Lancs springs to mind. The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantrys existed as separate TA battalions well after the regulars had amalgamated, so it's not unheard of.

[Alan O]

I think there is an article on the forum from a Cadet magazine recording the ending of the Cameronian badge with the formation of the RRS.

[hagwalther]

Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn

Chris,
For completeness here is a sealed pattern (from 54Bty) for the other ranks Cameronians badge in anodised with NSN 8455-99-973-9922 Pattern No 19283 sealed 16/06/64. The white metal version was probably sealed before WW1.

It looks like following reorganisation of 52 Lowland Volunteers the remaining Cameronian D company of 52 Lowland existed for less than two years between 1995-1997 before being rebadged to KOSB. So although a new metal badge was requested and authorised the very small quantity needed and the limited time span meant it may not have been made, issued or worn. The likelihood is that original Cameronian badges in white metal or silver plated heirlooms were used?

Also added the JSP768 entry for the authorised badge you reference. The cost indicator may also be a factor in its existence and/or scarceness!

Tim

Hi Tim,

Yep to all the above but at least one modern batch was manufactured as found in stores in the lacquer coating as per its modern spec.

Modern item issued or worn - no idea.

Chris