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Old 14-10-22, 04:56 PM
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Default Yeomanry regiment cap badges 2022?

Hi all, to follow on from my post and questions on 1979 yeomanry regiment cap badges, I'd like to enquire as to what cap badges are worn by yeomanry regiments in 2022?

I know there is the Royal Yeomanry, The Royal Wessex Yeomanry, Queen's Own Yeomanry and the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry, but do they all wear the cap badge of their respective regiments, or do individual squadrons wear their own distinctive cap badges?

My interest in this is because my 1978/9 collection and display of all cap badges worn by all units of the British Army, represents the army as it was, when I first joined the Army Cadet Force and developed an ambition to join the army. According to my discharge certificate my reserve commitment ends on the 16th October 2022, so I would like to collect another display, representing the army as it is in 2022! Which I think will be an interesting comparison of the start and finish of a military career!

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Old 14-10-22, 05:07 PM
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The Yeomanry have been firmly fixed on Regtl cap badges only and the diversions into sqn badges have been squashed out. The Army is being a lot stricter about badges and patches than it used to be.

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Old 14-10-22, 05:34 PM
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The Yeomanry have been firmly fixed on Regtl cap badges only and the diversions into sqn badges have been squashed out. The Army is being a lot stricter about badges and patches than it used to be.

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Cheers Alan, that makes collecting them a lot less complicated, thanks.
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It appears you can't be bothered to look at some of the boards posted in gallery and my album ,so will remove them A complete waste of time trying to help you
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Present 4 yeomanry regiments shown with cap badges and squadron collars

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It appears you can't be bothered to look at some of the boards posted in gallery and my album ,so will remove them A complete waste of time trying to help you
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Present 4 yeomanry regiments shown with cap badges and squadron collars
Thanks for the attitude, much appreciated, If I wanted a childish hissy fit I would of asked my 10 year old daughter!
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Thanks for the attitude, much appreciated, If I wanted a childish hissy fit I would of asked my 10 year old daughter!
Personally I wouldn’t dismiss David’s input, but if your happy with Alan’s rock on
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Personally I wouldn’t dismiss David’s input, but if your happy with Alan’s rock on
I haven't got a problem with anyone's input and appreciate all advice and help; I don't appreciate a poor unnecessary attitude, because I didn't look in the right place or didn't understand what I was looking at?
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I haven't got a problem with anyone's input and appreciate all advice and help; I don't appreciate a poor unnecessary attitude, because I didn't look in the right place or didn't understand what I was looking at?
Did you look at what he had shown properly, or are you waiting to be led by others
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https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/c...rmoured-corps/

The definitive list of which Yeomanry regiments exist today and their cap badges.
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Old 15-10-22, 08:57 AM
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Also a few seconds goggle would have given information /or photo of individual present yeomanry regiment would give photo evidence I find an interesting part of the hobby is carrying out research N.B -NOT A CHILDISH HISSY FIT
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The definitive list of which Yeomanry regiments exist today and their cap badges.
Thank you Alan, very much appreciated

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Also a few seconds goggle would have given information /or photo of individual present yeomanry regiment would give photo evidence I find an interesting part of the hobby is carrying out research N.B -NOT A CHILDISH HISSY FIT
Wasn't looking for an argument, don't want and argument, but you have no right what's so ever, to dictate to me what my hobby should be, nor how I conduct it, or what questions I can ask, or of who! Thank you for your attempt to help me, it was actually appreciated, but I think it would be best for both of us, if you don't bother replying to any future post I may make! Good day to you. ENDEX!!
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Old 15-10-22, 10:13 AM
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Did you look at what he had shown properly, or are you waiting to be led by others
I wasn't going to answer this, but I will. I looked in the album section but only found frames to infantry regiments! I though that maybe, he hadn't put them up yet? I didn't look in the gallery, as I've never really looked at that before and didn't realise they would be in there! When I did find them, as truly interesting as they are, I found many of the frames in poor focus and didn't really understand any better than before? And yes I did do a google search but it didn't really answer the questions I had in mind? But really the issue is, I belong to this forum, and have done for a long time, I have found it a very useful resource with many very knowledgeable people, more than happy to share their vast knowledge with others! What I don't expect is to simply ask a question, hoping to attain clarity on something I was finding confusing, and receive a reply accusing me of "Not bothering" and wasting peoples time! Yes I can google for an answer, or I can ask the question to knowledgeable people on the forum (Alan gave the exact answer I was looking for, without any fuss!) I don't see that any person, has any right, in any way or form, to dictate to me how I choose to carry out research, or who I should ask , or what I can ask or how well I should understand any information provided to me! I wasn't looking for an argument, I didn't ask for an argument, I don't want an argument, I simply wanted an answer to a question, I didn't ask for any highly strung , ranting diatribe accusing me of not bothering!, No one is compelled to reply to any post on here and if people cant, with an element of good grace, then simply don't! I come on here for fun, on this particular post, it has become anything but!

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