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02-12-12, 06:12 PM
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Amalgamation of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers and the Queen's Royal Lancerss
Almost all of our time on the Forum is spent looking backwards and that in itself is difficult enough. But could we for a few moments, until the interest wains or perhaps even until the results are known, fantasise a little on the quandary facing the Dress Committee dealing with the problem of deciding the badges to be worn on the numerous orders of dress by the amalgamation of the 9/12 and QRL.
The lances are relatively simple. The big problem is what should be worn in the cap. In theory, as the senior regiment, the 9/12L should have preference. But can we see that happening? (Note: At the time of the formation of the QRL the senior regiment was the 16/5L and we know what happened there.) Up for debate is therefore Full dress, No. 1 Dress, No.2 Dress, Mess Dress etc, etc. all to be further complicated by Officers' and Soldiers' variations not forgetting the NCOs' Arm Badge. Your thoughts gentlemen please. Best wishes Gordon 
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03-12-12, 12:05 PM
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Oh dear 1st. Tankie you've really made me feel my age.....I knew both 9th. and 12th. before they amalgamated!!
had good mates in the 9th!
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#5
03-12-12, 03:47 PM
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My 2d worth.
THE QUEEN’S ROYAL LANCERS (Prince of Wales’s) Headdress Cap: Queen’s Royal Lancers (16th/5th & Queen’s Royal Lancers) Cap & Beret Badge: Queen’s Royal Lancers Motto with backing Side Cap: Tent type no badge or with wire embroidered 9th/12th Royal Lancers (PofW) Collar Badges SD: Queen’s Royal Lancers (16th/5th Queen’s Royal Lancers) Collar Badges No.1: 9th/12th Royal Lancers (PofW) WOs Sleeve Badge: Chad with Lances (QRL) SNCOs Sleeve Badge: Harp (16/5 & QRL) JNCOs Sleeve Badge: Prince of Wales’s Plume and motto (9th/12th Royal Lancers (PofW)) All Ranks Sleeve Badge: VRI (17/21 & QRL) Shoulder titles: QRL as now Number 1 Dress: Jacket as QRL with 9th/12th Royal Lancers (PofW) collars, Trousers and Overalls Yellow stripe. Remainder as above. Tactical Recognition Flash: As image. Stable Belt (if kept): As image. Marc 
Last edited by 54Bty; 09-02-22 at 05:35 PM.
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#7
03-12-12, 06:16 PM
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I would agree with most of that. One thought I had... how about wearing double (i.e. two) collar badges? There are quite a few precedents RIF, Seaforth Hldrs, one of the Bns of the London Regiment. I feel sure there are one or two more. This would mean we could see both the 9/12 (plumes on crossed lances, but no scroll) and the 16/5 (bicycle) side by side and no one feeling aggrieved at being left out. This is an exercise in fantasy, endulge! Best wishes Gordon
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#8
24-11-13, 12:57 PM
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I have just seen a sample of the new Royal Lancers Badge, unfortunately I do not as yet have an image I can post. It is though very much as you have suggested. I would describe it like, the 9/12L embroidered beret badge, with the Crown removed, and a white-metal 'Motto' replacing the POW's plumes in the centre. The scroll has been removed from the 'Motto', and the 'OR GLORY' is embroidered below it replacing the 'IX - XII'. Fairly simple and actually looks quite good. I understand there is a high probability that this is what will be worn, a member of the QRL stated '95% certain' Not sure of badge size, as I have no dimensions as yet, and as I understand matters there is no further information on other insignia for the new regiment. I hope that is of interest to all you cavalry collectors, I will post more in due course. Rob Last edited by Robthereiver; 24-11-13 at 08:37 PM.
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#9
24-11-13, 01:43 PM
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Hi Rob ,
Something similar to this  http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ead.php?t=5142Tony C Quote:
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#10
24-11-13, 02:28 PM
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Hi Tony
Well, yes in principle, but the new badge is a combination of Embroidered and metal, I'm sorry if that didn't come across properly in my post. However, it would be interesting to find out if there was any official origin to the device on the link you've post me. Cheers Rob
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