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Royal Pakistan Engineers
Can anyone provide a reference as to the date range this badge was worn. Although Pakistan achieved independence in August 1947, it remained a dominion until March 1956. Thanks.
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Think you might have just answered your own question
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When did they become "Royal" ?
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From Pak Army Museum site:
HISTORY OF CORPS OF ENGINEERS Raising Date September 1947 as Royal Pakistan Engineers September 1956 as Corps of Engineers https://www.pakarmymuseum.com/exhibi...-of-engineers/
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I assume they inherited that from the pre independance Indian Engineers (formed 1911?). As far as I know it was made Royal Indian Engineers later in 1946.
When that is correct, it is no wonder that both corps, after the split, would claim the Royal status.
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I have the same problem defining the actual years of use for my Royal Pakistan Artillery badges and Shoulder titles. I thought it was only two years and then no “Royal” Anyone care to set me straight? Regards, David J.
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Can't help with dates but found an old auction lot with some nice photos.
A Collection of Badges of Units and Corps transferred to Pakistan after Independence
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Thanks to all the feedback and a big BRAVO ZULU to Mike for the pictures and web site info. I tried the same for the Indian Engineers...Nothing, at least I couldn't find anything, but then it must be said that I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to IT stuff.
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