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Old 29-03-21, 12:26 PM
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Default RRW & R Welsh cap badge question

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Did the Royal Welsh continue to wear the RRW anodised cap badge for a period of time before adopting the current metal badge with additional scroll?

My notes aren't very clear.... what a shock!

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Old 29-03-21, 05:52 PM
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The RRW had a bn in Bulford on the changeover and there was a delay before the new badges were available.
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Old 29-03-21, 06:20 PM
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Thanks Alan do we know roughly how long was it months or longer?
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Old 30-03-21, 08:01 AM
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Sean, the only thing in my notes is that yes, it was worn until the new badge was introduced (Royal Welsh Regt began 1st March 2006). Unfortunately I dont have recorded the length of time, but one can assume a 'few months'.

What I did record was that the old RRW cap badge was worn with the new 'shaped' backing - presumably to differentiate that one was looking at a Royal Welsh soldier - the RRW had a square green backing.

Not really sure if that helps.

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Old 30-03-21, 08:32 AM
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That's fab Bess and lovely group thanks very much
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Old 30-03-21, 12:17 PM
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As discussed. The R.Welsh appear to have reverted back to the green square as the RRW had, so potentially the shaped backing was a transition arrangement for OR's whilst waiting for the proper cap badge?

It would appear however that officers bullion beret badges do utilise a shaped green backing. Possibly WO's too?
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Just because I've just dug out this beret while hunting for something else - the RRW officer's bullion badge with a green square backing patch on a blue beret manufactured circa 1979 - 1985.
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