In 1994 the Forage Cap was introduced when the Air Corps changed to the blue uniform.  The first set of badges had a "Purple" border this was later changed to "Blue" in the late 1990s.   The thread used in the Forage cap badge is a grey matt.   These badges are also worn on the black beret which is only worn with DPM uniform.

Badge sizes are:    Armn/Cpl = 45x60mm    :    Sgt/FQMS/FSgt = 52x66mm    :    RQMS/RSM    =    58x68mm    :    Offr    =    60x68mm

In 1994 the Peak Cap was introduced when the Air Corps changed to the blue uniform.  The first set of badges had a "Purple" border  and a smooth backing this was later changed to "Blue" with a ribbed backing (like the forage cap).   The thread used in the Peak cap badge is a glitter silver.   It was intended to have this badge in silver bullion and cut to shape rather than oval.

A manufacturing error put a blue centre on the RQMS/RSM badge and this was worn from 1994 - 2006. 

1994

2007

The General Officer Commanding and the Group Commander added a small addition to their Forage and Cap badges in the form of a  "RED BORDER".

 Page Updated : Friday, 05 October 2007