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Old 01-03-23, 08:56 AM
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Looking for information on this cap badge. According to Gaylor it was manufactured in error. Was if ever issued and worn? If worn would it have included the GVR cypher badge on top?
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Old 01-03-23, 07:45 PM
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Ian, it's missing the cypher badge above - which from memory retains the kings crown . . .?

Don't think they are errors mate . . . No expert on all things RM though.
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Old 01-03-23, 07:48 PM
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Have a look here https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ictureid=27611
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Old 02-03-23, 08:59 AM
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Hi,

I already have this badge (photo below) in my collection. I would like to find out whether the QC on the dome version was made in error? I acquired it a few years ago and it doesn't look like a reproduction.

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Old 02-03-23, 09:01 AM
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Thank you Tony.
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Old 02-03-23, 09:03 AM
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Thanks bess55,
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Old 02-03-23, 12:30 PM
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The badge was not issued, but one was held by the Royal Marines Museum and the rest returned. But it seems over the years these have made it out on the open market
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Old 02-03-23, 06:20 PM
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Thank you Stonehouse Boy. Would the unissued badge come with the EIIR/PP cypher badge?
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Old 02-03-23, 07:40 PM
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Hello Ian
I stand to be corrected, but I believe a new batch of badges was ordered for the Royal Tour 1953/54, complete with ER/PP cypher. When this mistake was noticed , Major Alistair Donald RM, stated no badges were issued, and the batch returned and replaced.
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Old 02-03-23, 07:49 PM
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Old 03-03-23, 08:52 AM
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Hello Tony,
Thank you for the useful information. Even in Rawlinson's book it is not very clear how this badge came about. Your explanation makes sense and it answers my question. Now I need to find an EIIR/PP cypher to go with it.
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Old 03-03-23, 11:21 AM
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Ian,
I am pretty sure that the full story written by Alastair Donald is on rmhistorical.com

Unfortunately the website is not currently available as it is possibly undergoing maintenance.

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Hello Tim,

Yes, the website has been down for well over a week now. I will keepon trying and search for info once it is back online.
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Old 07-03-23, 03:48 PM
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For those interested in this, the link is below:-

https://rmhistorical.com/files/conte...24-10-1955.pdf

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Ian,
Glad the RM Historical site is back up. I thought there was an article about the mistake in ordering the EIIR / PP GVR KC badge but I have not found it yet.

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