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Old 15-11-20, 03:06 PM
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Default Collar ID help please

Been bugging me these two and when I hear the answer I will raise an eyebrow. Thanks in advance
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Old 15-11-20, 04:23 PM
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I think these are similar? Told they might be 2nd Gurkha Rifles?

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Old 15-11-20, 05:49 PM
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Thank you Grey Green
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are they not welsh regiment the welsh infantry brigade collar badges
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Yes, they are for the 2nd GR.

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Yes, they are for the 2nd GR.

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Yes. Just finished looking them up for a query on another forum. 2GR.
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Old 21-11-20, 09:55 PM
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Old 22-11-20, 01:31 PM
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I understood that these collar badges with straight titles, (Ich Dien) were to do with the St John Ambulance (Prince of Wales Division/District). 2GR collar badges have curved titles. Tim
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Old 23-11-20, 09:54 PM
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