Hi Guys,
Just to put this all into perspective.
With regard to the official and original War Office documentation that I have read I would have no hesitation in obtaining a Royal Northumbrian Fusiliers A/A cap badge for collection.
Granted, I have not found an entry for it in the List of Changes with the exception of its insertion in C 4717 of November 1951 (which was a change of future intent only) and thus I cannot derive any sealed pattern details about this badge. Also, I have not seen any sealed pattern for this badge either the Master or one of the Standard types.
However, taking all other information to hand I have no hesitation in:
a) Stating that this badge was officially authorised for issue at least to a Territorial Army battalion.
b) Stating that this badge was bulk manufactured for issue under War Office contract.
Whether this badge was actually issued or worn I have no official evidence as per 90% of any other A/A badge as such official information is seldom available.
Regards
Chris
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01-09-10, 10:48 PM
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