Black AA RTR beret badge

[Hussar100]

Originally Posted by Mike_2817

The Armour at CAD Kineton did mine with 'Weapon Black' the paint used to touch up or finish weapons that were worn to the metal, as it was hard wearing.

I regard any badge that was worn in service as collectable, be it a Prototype, Issued & Approved, PRI Specials, or sold by the Garrison Militaria Shop. As well as local produced examples such as Indian Cast etc. Badges painted or supplied Black for Service in N.I. included.

Note: My collecting criteria may not be the same or as tightly defined as some! for a start its limited to one Corps! which means easier to research

I believe one makes an individual choice as to what's collectible or not. After all, in many cases what's in this year is out the next.