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17-03-19, 06:44 PM
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141st RAC (The Buffs)
Hi Gents,
Perhaps an obvious question but ... 141st Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (The Buffs) landed in Normandy, but what cap badge was worn on the black beret .. RAC or Buffs ? Thanks .. Best regards .. Herve 
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17-03-19, 07:06 PM
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The RAC battalions converted from infantry are mentioned in a few threads on the forum, including this one:
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...d+corps&page=3 I know I listed 141 as wearing the Buffs badge but haven't read throug the posts for some time, what I said may be contradicted elsewhere.
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#3
17-03-19, 07:23 PM
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They wore nickel plated Buffs badges. Photos of them in Normandy do confirm this.
http://www.ww2f.com/threads/141-roya...s.20061/page-4 However beware of silver-finish Birmingham mint badges being sold as Buffs RAC.
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17-03-19, 08:34 PM
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Hi Guys,
Thanks ... rather complex for a French brain ! I understand that "nickel or chrome plated" must have been made in the field. Alan, "However beware of silver-finish Birmingham mint badges being sold as Buffs RAC."... What do you mean, could you show one of these ? Best regards .. Herve
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17-03-19, 08:45 PM
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Not made in field. The regiment had the issue brass badges nickel dipped in the UK.
Mint are these: https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ictureid=31362
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#7
17-03-19, 08:52 PM
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From the book "Flame Thrower" by Andrew Wilson (Capt, MC, 141 Regt RAC (The Buffs) , p 14 - Regimental Funds, "It was there to be used for the men's welfare" "The money had been left to accumulate except for some outlay on items like paint for inspections and an unofficial silvered cap badge for the men."
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#8
17-03-19, 09:38 PM
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Herve,
Birmingham Mint Buffs badge in my album https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ictureid=31362 Tim
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