LRDG

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Originally Posted by atillathenunns

The following picture is taken from page 200 of the excellent book "The Kiwi Scorpions" by Brendon O'Carroll, it shows 2 first pattern LRDG shoulder titles sitting on top of the owners pay book. (Courtesy of the Shepherd collection)

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Trooper B. F. Shepherd and GunnerE. C. Lofty

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It’s interesting to note on the same Pg.200 THE KIWI SCORPIONS, Brendan comments “The weave of the lettering was often crude or uneven.” Also of interest is the LRDG title on Pg.193 with the downward spike at the end of the “G.”

I would like to highlight the change in color in the lettering of the title in question (post#112), from the back being bright red to the front a pinkish hue. This fading is something that’s often encountered in LRDG titles.

See attached photo.