Re: Badges, Patches & Pins for Your Tams, Caps, Hats & Kilts

Originally Posted by
HenryT
Interesting topic. Some may find this web page interesting from the British Army Rumor Service (ARRSE) concerning what is a WALT:
http://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/Walts
The bottom of the page has several examples under "well worth a look"
It is sad to read about some famous outed walts such as:
The Baron of Castleshort (nice kilt pics)
http://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/The_Baron_of_Castleshort
Of course these are the most extreme examples of pretenders.
And I really don't think that wearing an out of date, no longer used cap badge is the same as being a Walt. Trying to convince others that you were actually part of the 92nd Regiment of Foot is another thing altogether.
Jim Killman
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