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Old 19-03-19, 03:46 PM
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Hi All,

can anyone confirm that this blue RNC cloth title was worn during WWII?

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Old 19-03-19, 04:30 PM
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Now that's very nice thanks for showing.
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Old 19-03-19, 06:59 PM
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Interesting that the spelling differs from that of the 3rd Carabiniers and Hampshire Carabiniers.
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Old 20-03-19, 01:13 AM
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Mike,

The Carabinier was first introduced by the French in the Napoleonic wars and of course carried a Carbine; Carabineer and Carbineer are alternative spellings but as in 3rd Carabiniers, this is the French spelling.

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Having an interest in the Natal carbineers I believe that the title "The Royal Natal Carbineers" was worn during the Second World War. After republic the title changed doe to the Royal title being removed. There are a variety of shoulder titles to the Carbineers as attached. Have included a badge card for reference as well.
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Hi Iain, I have the same title which came from a board made at the end of WW2. My title had a loose 2 below it, hope this helps Mike
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In the case of that particular example, if you know the owners name, then your question should be an easy one to answer, but, I have always believed those titles were worn during the war.

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Hi All,

can anyone confirm that this blue RNC cloth title was worn during WWII?

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Many thanks,

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Hi Mike, it does help yes, thanks as the title was almost certainly worn during WWII.

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Old 24-03-19, 04:26 PM
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Hi Dudley,

many thanks, I think you also clarifies the issue.

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Having an interest in the Natal carbineers I believe that the title "The Royal Natal Carbineers" was worn during the Second World War. After republic the title changed doe to the Royal title being removed. There are a variety of shoulder titles to the Carbineers as attached. Have included a badge card for reference as well.
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Hello Frank,

unfortunately I don't know the name of the previous owner but I'm fairly confidant the issue has been resolved.

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Indeed, I think you have had the answer.
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