2004 Dtd Royal Gloucestershire Berkshire Wiltshire (RGBW) Regiment Last Pattern Back Cap Badge

c2002 - 2007 the 'last / 3rd Pattern' R.G.B.W. all ranks 'new metal' back badge on blades. Unissued gold stove glazed back badge still sealed in its FIRMIN & SONS plc packet dated 2004. Mint.

On 16 December 2004, the Ministry of Defence announced a reorganisation of the infantry regiments. In preparation for this, the regiment was moved from the Prince of Wales' Division to the Light Division and renamed the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Light Infantry in July 2005.

On 24 November 2005, the Ministry of Defence announced further changes to the amalgamations. The regiment would amalgamate with the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, the Royal Green Jackets and The Light Infantry to form a new large regiment to be called The Rifles. The new regiment came into existence in 2007.

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