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Random Uniform Question....

Discussion in 'Weapons, Equipment & Rations' started by blonde_guy, Jun 6, 2006.

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  1. blonde_guy

    blonde_guy LE

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5053006.stm

    Just to satisfy my (sad) curiosity.....

    The guards corporal in the middle has upturned chevrons on the bottom of his sleeves; what, if anything, does this mean? Or is it just another rank indicator...
     
    blonde_guy, Jun 6, 2006
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  2. Asuman

    Asuman Clanker

    We called them G Flog stripes (Dont ask me why) they are Good Conduct Stripes I think , but stand to be corrected.
     
    Asuman, Jun 6, 2006
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  4. thedobo

    thedobo Old-Salt

    Well, he is in the Irish Guards, perhaps he was'nt sure which way they went up, so opted for the safest option.
     
    thedobo, Jun 7, 2006
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