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The corps was granted royal status by king george iii on the 29th april 1802. The chinstrap is an incorrect substitute and should be as that worn on a royal navy cap. During world war two some 80,000 men served in the royal marines, and they continued to operate at sea and in land formations, but 1942 saw the formation of the first royal marines commandos. Ranks, badges and pay in the royal navy in world war 2. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Captain rj mcdonalds the history of the dress of the royal regiment of artillery states this was taken into wear by officers in 1833, by other ranks 1834.
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