Royal Berkshire Slouch Hat

[dragnet]

Just like to share with you my new pick up, 1942 date slouch to the Berkshire regiment, im waiting to see if the family pop into the flee market again were perhaps i can find some info on the gent, at the mo all ive been told that this was found in the loft of the vets house, all comments welcome folks, Pete.

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[DJT]

Very nice Pete, thanks for sharing.

[Bond]

Nice salty example Pete, 19th Indian Division and the 2nd battalion royal Berkshire regiment were part of the 98th brigade of the division and saw action in Burma.

Regards,

Jerry

[dragnet]

Nice salty example Pete, 19th Indian Division and the 2nd battalion royal Berkshire regiment were part of the 98th brigade of the division and saw action in Burma.

Regards,

Jerry

Yes Jerry your right on the nail, also they saw action during the battle of Kohima when they were sent in to relieve the surrounded British forces. Pete.

[Bond]

Yes Jerry your right on the nail, also they saw action during the battle of Kohima when they were sent in to relieve the surrounded British forces. Pete.

Indeed and a famous battle for the RWF as well Pete, as I'm sure you know whose 2nd battalion was also part of 19th Indian Div..

Jerry

[seebee1]

Excellent Slouch Hat, Congratulations