Imagine!.. When we where issued with our kit, we spent hours polishing and Bulling. Many times the Sarge was not pleased with our efforts? Now I spend much of my time adding to my collection. I'm so lucky to have an understanding Wife... I Love you Janet. Pixie191
Don't forget the PJM Medal and Citation:-
ReplyDeleteMalaya's Independence on 31 august 1957 came amidst a formidable threat to its sovereignty mounted by the Malayan Communist Party (MOP) MOP's ferocious and extensive guerrilla campaign required assistance which was provided by Britain under the auspices of the Anglo Malayan defence agreement (AMDA) British troops and soldiers from the Commonwealth countries of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji maintained bases, security personnel, civilian staff as well as other facilities in Malaya to safeguard its sovereignty. These troops further assisted Malaysia during the armed confrontation with Indonesia that ended on 12 august 1966.
In appreciation of the meritorious acts and supreme sacrifices made by the security forces and civilian staff from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Nepal to Malaysia for one decade, the supreme head of the federation of Malaysia wishes to award medals to all those who distinguished themselves in chivalry gallantry, and loyalty while performing their services. The medal takes the form of an award titled Pingat Jasa Malaysia (service to Malaysia award)
A very good collection Colin. Perhaps an award to the wife, in appreciation of her meritorious acts and supreme sacrifices might be in order too!
Blues and Royals cap badge is in wrong place. The base of the crown should be level with the red band. Put im on "extras" Pixie.
ReplyDeleteThe Blues and Royals cap badge is in the wrong place.The base of the crown should be on the red band as you will see on the wooden shields. Put im on " extras" this weekend Janet. Scuffy man.
ReplyDeleteThank you Paul, I have corrected Hat Badge....
ReplyDeleteHi Pixie, 37 pattern webbing brings back so many memories of boy service (in N Wales) slaving over the blanco and brasso getting ready for yet another character building inspection. I was grateful when 58 webbing was issued and even better when Combat Soldier 95 uniform and webbing got issued all DPM. What a great collection I could spend hours just having a good old fashioned rummage.
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What a collection does your understanding wife do the cleanining in that room. Regards Jim Brooker
ReplyDeleteQuite a collection,and just think of keeping all that kit clean - voluntary too,that lady of yours must be an angel!
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Colin your wife must be a very understanding lady, you certainly have a good collection there.
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