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Old 16-04-12, 07:49 PM
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Found on training area, probably worn on a 95 shirt, any ideas?
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Old 16-04-12, 08:02 PM
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Do you mind me asking, what is a 95 shirt?

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Old 16-04-12, 08:34 PM
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Do you mind me asking, what is a 95 shirt?

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Old 16-04-12, 09:11 PM
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He's probably referring to a Combat 95 shirt.
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Old 16-04-12, 09:20 PM
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yes the DPM shirt that became issue in the 90s with the rank epaulette on the chest in similar fashion to the combat jacket of the same period, Kevin
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Old 16-04-12, 09:24 PM
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Only thing that comes to mind is a Dutch able seaman

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Nl..._2e_klasse.svg
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Old 16-04-12, 10:01 PM
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That is a pretty good match, Wonder how it ended up on a training area in Norfolk?
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Old 17-04-12, 06:43 AM
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nice find, could be that unknown regiment thetford horse militia regt ( mounted yeomanry) 1804 to 1804 and a half.
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Old 17-04-12, 09:06 AM
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Found on training area, probably worn on a 95 shirt, any ideas?
Regimental Police, made up?
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Old 17-04-12, 10:12 AM
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We have a Dutch sailor in the NATO building wears this rank, don't know what it is though.

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Old 17-04-12, 11:17 AM
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hi,

this looks like a dutch marine rank slide.check if its similar here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Militar...h_armed_forces

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Old 17-04-12, 11:32 AM
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Thanks Guys , seem's probable that some fellow NATO troops took part in a joint EX of some sort on STANTA, Appreciate your help, Kevin
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