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7th Rajput officer's collar badges.
Could anyone please enlighten me about the correct style of collar badges needed to replace the ones missing from this uniform? Thank you.
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Looking unsuccessfully for an illustration, but I think, perhaps, a conjoined 'RR' in a simple wreath.
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Many thanks.
I have narrowed down the possible original owner from the combination of medal ribbons. The most likely is Lt-Col R E Scott of the 2/7th Rajput Regiment. He saw service in the Great War and obtained the rank of Lt-Col on the 1st February 1944. I am still looking for his I.G.S.M entitlement. Lt-Col Harold Cecil Latham 2/7th Rajput Regiment was in the running as he was also entitled to a British War Medal and Victory Medal and made T/Col by 3rd November 1943, however he went on to become an A/Brigadier and was awarded the O.B.E. which I would expect to see amongst the ribbons. Wilfred Edgar Norrish also reached the rank of Lt-Col whilst serving with the 1/7th Rajput Regiment. He was entitled to the I.G.S.M with Marsud Clasp but does not appear to have had Great War Service. Kenneth Davidson Marsland is another contender. He was a Lt-Col with the 2/7th Rajput Regiment from 4th January 1944. I am confident that I can narrow it down further. Last edited by High Wood; 29-08-18 at 02:38 PM. |
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Oh, well done! The kind of connection I love to find in my own research. Not that I own such a fine tunic, but having possible owners makes it much more 'real', IMHO.
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I take back my suggestion! Brain f**t there, as the 'RR' is the Rajputana Rifles badge. The only thing I've been able to come up with is a post '47 badge from which the collar might be inferred: 'VII' in a wreath. The shoulder badge is as shown, from the IWM collection.
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I have to find a Lt-Col who ended up in the 7th Rajput Regiment but who was also entitled to a British War Medal and a Victory Medal. I have found Lt-Cols with this entitlement but who do not have the India General Service Medal. Proving the entitlement to the Burma Star is the most difficult as records are not in the public domain. Other candidates have M.I.D.s or O.B.E.s whose ribbons I would expect to see on the uniform. They can be ruled out of the equation. |
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Cever work, based on your extensive knowledge of the IA and researching it, obviously.
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