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Old 08-06-18, 08:15 PM
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Question Royal Army Service Corps (GR V)
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I would like to know from when this type of cap badge was used:

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Old 08-06-18, 08:27 PM
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During the reign of George the Fifth and possibly after his death until GVIR badge replacement.

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During the reign of George the Fifth and possibly after his death until GVIR badge replacement.

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Ha. I reckon you could be on to something there Simon.
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1918-1936.

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Whist the design came into use in 1918 it was some years before the ORs badge was used. Photos show the old design in use well into the 1920s
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A relatively scarce badge considering the size of the corps and dates in use.
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