Hi all Just a quick question. I received this picture in my FB feed today. A beautifully coloured rendition. It's been niggling me, should the berets be green for the rifle brigade. I can see they have the green shoulder titles. I've had a goggle but cannot find a definitive answer.
I meant to add: 1RB - 7 Armd Div's Motor Bn - wore a rifle green patch behind the badge. I think 8 RB did as well.
Nice detail! Hadn't noticed that before... and don't know what it is. Maybe some sort of souvenir given by civilian? Photo was taken in Heeze, Holland, 22 September 1944. They are E Company carriers, from 19 'Anti-tank' Platoon. In front the barrel of a 6-Pounder Anti-Tank gun can be seen. Standing in the back of the carrier is L/Cpl S. Bates. House on left still exists. For more on 8th Rifle Brigade, have a look at my website: Home - 8th Rifle Brigade .
It looks like the badge backing for the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. The 4th Bn provided the Independent Machine Gun Companies for the Armoured Divisions so maybe this is a reluctant tranferee carrier driver for some reason?