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Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)

Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)

Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)
Commonly referred to as the Glosters, was a. It traced its origins to Colonel Gibson's Regiment of Foot, which was raised in 1694 and later became the. 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. The regiment was formed by the merger of the 28th Regiment with the. 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. It inherited the unique distinction in the British Army of wearing a badge on the back of its headdress as well as the front, a tradition that originated with the 28th Regiment after it fought in two ranks back to back at the. At its formation the regiment comprised two. Battalions, and saw its first action during the.

In March 1967, the 1st Battalion became the sole unit of the Gloucestershire Regiment when, as a result of a reorganisation of the TA, the 5th Battalion became A Company of the Wessex Volunteers in the Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve. The regiment narrowly avoided amalgamation with the.

In 1970, and it celebrated its tercentenary in early March 1994; 300 years since the raising of Gibson's Regiment of Foot. But by that time, the. Dissolution of the Soviet Union. Had prompted the government to. As a result, the Gloucestershire Regiment was amalgamated with the. Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Regiment. Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment. The new regiment maintained the back badge tradition, and when it was in turn amalgamated in 2007, it passed the tradition on to its successor regiment.

Who wear the back badge with their ceremonial uniform. NO RIPS , TEARS, STAINS, MOTHING. ALL BADGES, BUTTONS (STAYBRITE) ETC PRESENT. The former member of the regiment, reenactor of diligence, the collector of distinction or film, television or theatrical use.

The item "POST WAR GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT SIDE CAP HAT IN PERFECT ORDER 54CM (6 7/8)" is in sale since Saturday, December 4, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Uniforms".

The seller is "liveseyjasmine" and is located in Edinburgh. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Type: Uniform/ Clothing
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Clothing Type: Helmets/ Hats
  • Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
  • Era: 1945-Present
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Service: Army
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Modified Item: No


Post War Gloucestershire Regiment Side Cap Hat In Perfect Order 54cm (6 7/8)