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Old 05-05-20, 09:28 AM
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So K&K were correct (partly) in that it originated as a HAC (Infantry) badge.
Hello, yes, the Infantry did adopt the badge, it's where it originated from, I believe the infanty side wore the grenade on berets at the start, then wore the short arms, meanwhile the Artillery side wore the gun badge beret size.
Then I think in the 70's all adopted the short arms.
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The Infantry side OR's before the short arms badge, wore a worsted HAC grenade, for interest.
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The Infantry side OR's before the short arms badge, wore a worsted HAC grenade, for interest.
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A better photo of one.
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Keith's is an Officer's.
It was a white cotton worsted badge for the OR's,
I'll find a pic

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Same pic as Tim's, so correct badge.
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Another officer bullion beret badge? Or is it a collar badge?

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Another officer bullion beret badge? Or is it a collar badge?

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Another Officers beret badge I'd say Tim.

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