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Wearing of arm/trade badges on chevrons?
Can a member kindly explain the usage of Cavalry NCO arm badges, and also trade badges, that were directly applied to the chevrons of BD and service dress blouses?
I have seen photos of both metal and cloth insignia worn in this manner and would like to know what the criteria was and when it began, and of course any other relevant revelations! Thanks, CB
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If I had to make any helpful comment it would boil down to suggesting regimental custom and practice allied with very sketchy clothing regulations. In this area, any generalisation could be destroyed by unearthing a single photograph or existing uniform. As a politician would say "good question ...... !" |
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My interest is before 1945. As you mentioned, there does not seem to be any hard rules regarding wearing of arm/trade badges on the stripes....or are there?
CB
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They can be often seen as such in the Royal Artillery.
The reason being the NCO's gun badge worn over the chevrons. Farriers, Armourers, Collarmakers and wheelers can be seen wearing these badges on their chevrons with the gun above and often the Kings Crown above. I always saw the practice as utilisation of space issue. regards
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There is a research project here for someone. Last edited by grumpy; 16-09-20 at 06:54 PM. Reason: addendum |
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