Pilgrim-22

You are more than welcome Christian. Most of us have lots and lots of memories. Mostly good, some we'd rather forget, but sadly, they will remain with us as well. However, I believe most of us are proud to have served no matter what the circumstances. All part of the rich tapestry of life, as they say.

The Red cravat was worn by 2 Regt as I was in 180 Pro Coy, 2 Regt based at Aldergrove. However, we also continued wearing it whilst I was serving in Minden Det in 76/78. Memories eh? lol.

Here we are gentlemen. I've just found one of my pics of me wearing my SD Cap in Belfast late 74, early 75, just before we swapped to our 'Red' berets. My cap badge was a brass badge, not 'Staybright', complete with our obligatory 'Red' cover with 7 creases each side of centre. All ironed in of course. Ahhhhh...... memories.

I have also just come across these posts and read the comments about the 'Red Caps' with interest. I was a VT from the infantry and served in 180 Pro Coy RMP from 74 to 76, based at Aldergrove. I too wore the SD cap until mid 75 when we changed to our bright red beret. I loved my SD cap but like most hated putting the creases into the red cotton cap cover, but boy, did it look good when done and I was and am still proud to have worn one. My cap badge was, I'm also proud to say, was a brass RMP badge, not staybright.