Right, O.K. A Posh one with bubbles on? Now I understand (didn't serve in Aden). I'm sure the ones issued in Malaya were made from flat brass plate. John, shouldn't you have handed your chevron in when you left?
Ah yes - the first step up the ladder,I do remember though when I first joined the Regt L/Cpls were next to God - and you put your heels together when addressing one!!!!! --------- Don
I had one at Wolfenbuttel, but the one illustrated looks superior quality. Ours were just plain brass strip. Sadly, I couldn't find the Field Marshall's baton in my knapsack, along with the elastic braces the SQMS didn't issue me with.
... attitudes have changed too John. My step-son's just taken a driving job ferrying cars around the West Midlands on a low loader for a PLC company. I asked him what happened to the previous driver and he said he got the sack because he'd never taken a driving test and didn't have a driving licence. Apparently, this only came to light when he got stopped on the M5 by weights & measures people. And he got the job through an agency! The mind boggles - people just don't give a S*** these days.
This is the Chevron that was worn by me in Aden.
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Right, O.K. A Posh one with bubbles on? Now I understand (didn't serve in Aden). I'm sure the ones issued in Malaya were made from flat brass plate. John, shouldn't you have handed your chevron in when you left?
ReplyDeleteI did'nt hand it in I thought I would keep it as a souvenir Stan, I do not remember anyone asking for it back.
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I very nearly had one , I did not want to go to Cyprus If I had who Knows
ReplyDeleteAh yes - the first step up the ladder,I do remember though when I first joined the Regt L/Cpls were next to God - and you put your heels together when addressing one!!!!!
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Don
I had one at Wolfenbuttel, but the one illustrated looks superior quality. Ours were just plain brass strip. Sadly, I couldn't find the Field Marshall's baton in my knapsack, along with the elastic braces the SQMS didn't issue me with.
ReplyDeleteThings have changed Don since your day, from what I have seen and heard rank doe's not seem to be like it was in the fifties.
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My guess is the ending of National Service changed everything.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right there Stan.
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... attitudes have changed too John. My step-son's just taken a driving job ferrying cars around the West Midlands on a low loader for a PLC company. I asked him what happened to the previous driver and he said he got the sack because he'd never taken a driving test and didn't have a driving licence. Apparently, this only came to light when he got stopped on the M5 by weights & measures people. And he got the job through an agency! The mind boggles - people just don't give a S*** these days.
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