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Old 20-12-13, 11:10 PM
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Its been 20 years now since the formation of the RLC, and the requirment for RAOC Officers Beret Badges is still with us for Vetrons.

About 3 years ago I had a small batch of Dark Blue produced, and now supply them in Dark Blue, Airborne Maroon and Commando Green.

Always classed as a private purchase the 'modern' example looks a bit more like the cap badge than those supplied by Military Tailors!

One or two have been ordered for framing with medals as well.



Left, Original Bullion Badge - Middle, Modern Example - Right, Cap badge for comparison.

The odd original Bullion Badge turns up on e-bay!
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Old 21-12-13, 10:08 PM
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Is the background colour of the garter in your example the same dark blue as the backing? Shouldn't it be royal blue?

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Old 22-12-13, 07:15 AM
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The square cannon balls in the original bullion badge would seem to indicate some fatal flaw in the procurement process in the 17th Century!
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Its been 20 years now since the formation of the RLC, and the requirment for RAOC Officers Beret Badges is still with us for Vetrons.

About 3 years ago I had a small batch of Dark Blue produced, and now supply them in Dark Blue, Airborne Maroon and Commando Green.

Always classed as a private purchase the 'modern' example looks a bit more like the cap badge than those supplied by Military Tailors!

One or two have been ordered for framing with medals as well.



Left, Original Bullion Badge - Middle, Modern Example - Right, Cap badge for comparison.

The odd original Bullion Badge turns up on e-bay!
Mike, so can we order some from you? Para & Cdo? What price? PM me please.

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#2 - it is, but does not shpw up very well in scan.

#3 - Indeed, Some examples were round! This one was by 'Hand & Lock' I beleave

#4 - I will PM you Jerry. Only have a few of Commando version, but will reserve you one. (have some more on order)
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#2 - it is, but does not shpw up very well in scan.

#3 - Indeed, Some examples were round! This one was by 'Hand & Lock' I beleave

#4 - I will PM you Jerry. Only have a few of Commando version, but will reserve you one. (have some more on order)
Hello Mike, HNY to you. Any update on the RAOC bullion badges ie para/cdo??

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I have seen your post re WO1 bullion beret badge and would ask if you have any for sale. If not, do you know of where I can purchase one or two. My friend would also like to replace his worn out badge.

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Its been 20 years now since the formation of the RLC, and the requirment for RAOC Officers Beret Badges is still with us for Vetrons.

About 3 years ago I had a small batch of Dark Blue produced, and now supply them in Dark Blue, Airborne Maroon and Commando Green.

Always classed as a private purchase the 'modern' example looks a bit more like the cap badge than those supplied by Military Tailors!

One or two have been ordered for framing with medals as well.



Left, Original Bullion Badge - Middle, Modern Example - Right, Cap badge for comparison.

The odd original Bullion Badge turns up on e-bay!
I’ve just joined and seen your post on RAOC bullion beret badges. Do you still have any available?
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