Trucial Oman Scouts - old and new

[Eddie Parks]

Trucial Oman Scouts cap badge are an expensive and exotic item - but take care.

Earlier this year the TOS OCA held a big reunion in the UAE. As you'd expect they paid a visit to the silversmith in Sharjah Souk who made their insignia. While there they commissioned a new run of cap badges, officers and ORs.

These are made from the original moulds and to my eye are absolutely identical to the old ones. Fortunately there is a difference from the back. The originals have a hand made pin (point up not down) while new ones have a mass produced modern jewellery catch.

Pictures: originals top.

Enjoy, Eddie