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Correct TRF for Artist Rifles Special Forces?
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Wrong un.
Marc
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I am still looking for British Army cloth Formation, Regimental, Battalion, Company and other Unit sleeve badges, from 1980 onwards. |
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I've seen that one for sale on an American site listed as :
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British Legion/Royal British Legion , Poppy/Remembrance/Commemorative. Poppy and British Legion Wanted |
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That's a copy of an original.
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No, that’s a BAD copy of an original.
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My very sincere thanks gentleman!!! I will definitely pass on it for sure.
Terry |
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2 original examples
Please see below 2 examples from chaps who were issued with them for a particular deployment to AFG in 2006.
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Many thnaks Jon! Would these then be correct for he Artist Rifles, or did they wear something different?
Terry |
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The patch shown by Jon was for 21SAS(R) whose full title is 21 SAS (Artists)(R), as the Artists Rifles merged with 21SAS in 1947.
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Thanks Colin
Colin has hit the nail on the head.
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Many Thanks Colin! Sure helps me to understand how they became special forces.
Terry |
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Just for a bit of pedantry the use of (R) is no longer used for the Army Reserve. The title is now just 21(SAS) Regiment.
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My example, ident to Jons pair above.
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Thanks Bess! No question about knowing a real form a fake. The fake I was considering was only£2 on eBay, but that's £2 I can use toward something valid!!!
Have to love this forum and the people on it!!! Terry |
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Dont touch it Terry
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