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To: PieterCasparzen

I am not sure you are correct
His outfit is NOT the uniform of his regiment.

“Traditionalists in the Scots Guard say the allowances made for Bhullar will make the whole company look ridiculous to tourists and onlookers. The regiment traces its origins back to 1642 and its soldiers have worn bearskins on parade since 1832.

The Mail on Sunday was initially approached by serving non-commissioned officers based at Wellington Barracks, who were angry that the MoD had compromised centuries of history for the sake of one soldier.

The argument presented by Bhullar’s colleagues was backed by senior members of the Scots Guards’ regimental association. Unlike serving personnel, these retired officers are allowed to speak publicly.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2241656/Sikh-soldier-Jatinderpal-Singh-Bhullar-guard-Buckingham-Palace-bearskin.html#ixzz2ErNfzBQO
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Read that story carefully. He is being given an EXEMPTION to the regulation wear.

Btw, many in the UK are posting that this guy could wear the turban UNDER the regulation hat.


70 posted on 12/12/2012 9:38:11 AM PST by RummyChick
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To: RummyChick

Dopey me, I thought he was part of a visiting unit, not part of the Scots Guard.

Yes (duh Pieter) it’s an exemption.

I have constantly to remind myself that the U.K. is not even a shadow of it’s former self.

It’s quickly heading towards national suicide.


74 posted on 12/12/2012 9:51:44 AM PST by PieterCasparzen (We have to fix things ourselves)
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