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Old 12-01-09, 04:04 AM
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I have seen on a site that the black KRH badge is now obsolete and has been replaced by a gilt badge. Can anyone advise if this is so and when it occurred?

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Old 12-01-09, 10:55 AM
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Chris - they certainly are obselete and the regt is wearing the gilt ones and has been for at least the last 2 years. I don't know exactly what year they did changeover I am afraid.

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Old 12-01-09, 11:25 AM
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Thank you Alan. Much appreciated. Does anyone else know when the change occurred.?
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Old 12-01-09, 05:48 PM
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Does anyone have a spare one of these gilt ones by any chance? I'm chasing one.

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Old 12-01-09, 08:14 PM
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Not sure when it changed, however the gold coloured badge is worn on the beret with the maroon backing, the black badge is still worn on the cap. The reason for the shortage of the gold coloured badges is the MoD assumed that it was to be worn in the cap, and as these are not worn very often only a few were made. There are a couple of web sites selling the badge, one of which has been mentioned on this forum.
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Old 12-01-09, 08:26 PM
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http://www2.army.mod.uk/the_kings_ro...s/pri_shop.htm

The regt have a PRI shop and while they do not sell the ORs badge they do stock a SNCOs badge. how it differs, I have no idea!

The gallery does show black badges in No 1 dress caps and gilt in berets.


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Old 12-01-09, 09:56 PM
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Good onya Alan - thanks mate.

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Old 12-01-09, 11:40 PM
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Mick,

This site sells them. http://www.military-badges.co.uk/Arm...ge-CAVALRY.htm

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