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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 1, 2023 19:44:17 GMT 12
I am wondering, will the RNZAF be presented with a new King's Colour to replace the Queen's Colour currently in service?
And will all the squadron badges and the new flying badge brevets be altered to a different crown style?
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Post by Deane B on Jun 1, 2023 22:29:22 GMT 12
King Charles uses the Tudor crown as part of his cypher, rather that St Edwards used by the Queen. A cypher is the monogram of a reigning sovereign and consists of the initials of their name and title and usually includes a crown.
So yes things will need to change, but it will take some time. Standards are hand made, and the whole UK armed forces will probably be first in line. Other items such as a new crown on Flight Sergeant Rank, hat badges etc. could happen faster.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 1, 2023 22:52:27 GMT 12
The Queen's long 60+ year reign probably meant that the small bespoke Royal Standard-making industry in Britain has long died out through lack of work. They will probably have to outsource to China. Lol.
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Post by davidd on Jun 2, 2023 9:30:22 GMT 12
I believe that the greater proportion of hand-made military (and some civilian) badges requiring intricate work (including military officers' cap badges) are still made in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, etc., and this goes back a long, long way. Can anyone confirm?
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 2, 2023 11:14:44 GMT 12
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Post by 30sqnatc on Jun 2, 2023 18:14:09 GMT 12
I believe that the greater proportion of hand-made military (and some civilian) badges requiring intricate work (including military officers' cap badges) are still made in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, etc., and this goes back a long, long way. Can anyone confirm? Definitely have a handmade badge from the souces you suggest. |
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Post by davidd on Jun 2, 2023 19:43:01 GMT 12
Just to make more specific the types of badges, etc., I am talking about, these are British Commonwealth military (and some civilian) types, including NZ.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Jun 3, 2023 19:37:00 GMT 12
Already in production for the RAF: Looks quite smart   |
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Post by oj on Jun 3, 2023 21:22:36 GMT 12
What a boring topic ...
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Jun 4, 2023 12:23:07 GMT 12
Off with your head peasant!  |
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