Formation badge, printed, Wessex Training Brigade Group, 7th Armoured Brigade, 1947 (c).

Diamond on point with the arms of King Athelstan printed in yellow, blue, black and red on a yellow background.

When the infantry was reorganised in 1947, training brigade groups were established, either on geographical proximity or associated traditions. The badges were worn on the left sleeve, below the shoulder title. 

This badge is based on the arms of King Athelstan of Wessex. The brigade was comprised of the Devonshire, Gloucestershire, Dorset, Royal Hampshire and Wiltshire Regiments. 

From the collection of Maj John Waring, Volume 9, Page 1.