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Old 14-11-18, 08:31 PM
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Default 56th Division / 8th RTR epaulette combination

This one has got me slightly confused. A major’s epaulet combo to the 56th Division in Italy. It has what looks to be an 8th Royal Tank Regiment ribbon on it as well. 8th RTR served in 7th Armoured Brigade. A posted officer perhaps? Grateful for any thoughts there may be on this...
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Old 16-11-18, 11:54 PM
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An 8 RTR officer posted to 44 Recce Regt, 56th Div? Just a conjecture.
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Old 17-11-18, 07:38 AM
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I believe that, in theory, RTR officers and men were required to remove their "regimental" ribbon on shoulder straps when posted away from that RTR unit. But, as those who have served in the British Army know, dress regulations are often regarded as a "basis for negotiation". So, in my view, the shirt epaulette illustrated is genuine and would have been worn by Maj xxxx formerly of 8 RTR posted to either HQ 56 Inf Div or to a Divisional unit. Mike
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Old 17-11-18, 09:27 AM
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I would rather believe the guy decided to keep the badge and epaulette after the shirt was of no longer use, as a keepsake, i don't believe he could have got away with wearing this as a set up. my 'twopenneth' for what it's worth. Regards Mark
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Hi, orders and counter orders from 56th Div. led to the first support action by 8th RTR being not particularly successful so it would have been reasonable to have had a liaison officer in place for their future actions. Only a thought, no evidence, best wishes Mike
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Old 18-11-18, 08:46 PM
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Thanks for the input on this everyone. It came as a pair with the 56 Div sign removed from the other one, regretfully. A good example of cross-unit signs in existence...
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